FIFA World Cup Matches Draw Massive Attention: High interest in FIFA World Cup 2026 matches involving Italy and other popular teams.
Archived Pulse in Italy
Country pulse digest
Monday, June 22, 2026
Archived Pulse in Italy
In Italy, interest surges for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, local news events including a hospital fire and sinkhole, political issues like the UK EU referendum and Russian analyst's case, and cultural topics involving grandparents and regional festivals.
Active topics
24
Search volume
515K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports46% (11)
Politics17% (4)
World8% (2)
Life8% (2)
Weather4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Money4% (1)
Entertainment4% (1)
Why people are curious
The predominant intent behind these searches is a mix of following ongoing high-profile events, mainly in sports and politics, and a concerned tracking of local emergencies and societal issues. Sports fans seek real-time information and live coverage of World Cup matches involving notable teams. Political searches have an explanatory aim, as users look to understand the UK EU referendum and developments concerning Ekaterina Schulmann. Concurrently, searches related to Naples' hospital incidents and local accidents reflect a worrying intent as the public monitors emergency and safety updates.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Safety Concerns at Naples Hospital After Fire and Sinkhole: Concerns over an emergency at Naples' Ospedale del Mare due to a fire and large sinkhole.
Political Developments in UK and Russia Gaining Focus: Political interest focuses on UK EU membership referendum and Russian analyst Ekaterina Schulmann's situation.
Local Incidents and Social Stories Capture Public Attention: Italy monitors local news incidents such as Senago accident and social issues linked to 'nuora'.
Cultural and Community Events Garner Searches: Cultural interest rising around nonni (grandparents) and regional entertainment events such as Bologna's film festival.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Italy
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
PoliticsDeclining
ekaterina schulmann
There is notable attention on Ekaterina Schulmann, a political analyst known for her views on Russian politics and recent legal troubles.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 20 days ago
02
SportsDeclining
belgio iran
People are searching for the Belgium versus Iran sports event, including live broadcasts and streaming options for the FIFA World Cup match on June 21, 2026.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 20 days ago
belgio - iraniran belgiobelgio
03
SportsDeclining
spagna arabia saudita
Searches revolve around Spain's involvement in international sports and cultural events, including a World Cup match and renewable energy discussions in Spain.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 20 days ago
spagna - arabia sauditaspagna
04
SportsDeclining
sorelle scomparse
There is considerable interest in Formia related events, including sustainable materials use in aircraft interiors, local football matches.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 20 days ago
formia
05
WeatherDeclining
pioggia
The search term 'pioggia' (rain in Italian) is experiencing a huge increase in interest, reflecting widespread public attention on weather conditions involving rain across Italy.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 20 days ago
06
WorldDeclining
nuora
The trend 'nuora' (Italian for daughter-in-law) is surging due to interest around related social and news events involving key figures and local stories in Italy.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 20 days ago
il resto del carlinomanuela bianchi
07
WorldDeclining
senago
The search 'senago' is being followed intensely due to a significant incident or news event in the Senago area of Italy, involving public safety and local developments.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 20 days ago
incidente senagocronacasenago incidente
08
PoliticsDeclining
referendum sull appartenenza del regno unito all unione europea
People are searching for information about the United Kingdom's referendum on its membership in the European Union.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 20 days ago
referendum sull'appartenenza del regno unito all'unione europea
09
SportsDeclining
beiranvand
Users are following Alireza Beiranvand's performance as a goalkeeper for Iran in the FIFA World Cup against Belgium.
20K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 20 days ago
belgium vs iranalireza beiranvand
10
SportsDeclining
nuova zelanda - egitto
People are searching for live updates on the New Zealand vs Egypt FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 20 days ago
nuova zelanda egittoegitto nuova zelanda
11
PoliticsDeclining
sinistra
Searches relate to the recent tight Colombian presidential election with right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 20 days ago
elezioni colombiaabelardo de la espriella
12
CultureDeclining
nonni
Users are looking into the term 'nonni' and related cultural references, including obituaries and restaurant closures with that name.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 20 days ago
Politics / Explaining | 20 days ago
ekaterina schulmann
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 20 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 20K+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
Last seen 20 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
«Putin is still delusional about Ukraine, but watches his declining popularity closely» - Corriere della Sera
Exiled Political Analyst Ekaterina Schulmann Jailed 1 Year in Absentia for Breaking ‘Foreign Agent’ Law - The Moscow Tim…
Putin’s Purge Turns Inward: Kremlin Targets Its Own Pro-War Propagandists - UNITED24 Media
Ekaterina Schulmann | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series - PBS
Ekaterina Schulmann and Maksim Kurnikov: Regime Stability & the Dynamics of Public Opinion in Russia - Tufts University
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.