Spain's dramatic win over Belgium advances them to World Cup semifinals: Spain defeated Belgium with a late goal to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals where they will face France.
Archived Pulse in Malaysia
Country pulse digest
Friday, July 10, 2026
Archived Pulse in Malaysia
In Malaysia, the leading search interests highlight intense public focus on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, especially Spain's victory over Belgium and related player news. Political engagement is notable around Tun Mahathir's 101st birthday and developments in national parties.
Active topics
24
Search volume
90.2K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports58% (14)
Politics25% (6)
World4% (1)
Money4% (1)
Entertainment4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Malaysia are primarily curious to follow and stay updated on major sports events, especially the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon, reflecting strong national and global sports fandom. There is also a clear intent to understand political developments and significant figures like Tun Mahathir in the context of the country’s evolving political scene. Additionally, the public seeks explanations about the Employees Provident Fund reforms to grasp financial impacts on retirement planning. Concern-driven searches relate to a Malaysian driver fined in Thailand as people seek information on legal and travel risks abroad.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Interest rises in squad details and predictions for Spain vs Belgium matchup: People are searching to understand the 2026 FIFA World Cup squads and tournament predictions, including Spain vs Belgium.
Concerns mount over Malaysian driver fined in Thailand: A Malaysian driver has been fined in Thailand, prompting searches about the incident.
Public attention grows on Malaysia’s EPF amid reforms and court rulings: The trend on 'kumpulan wang simpanan pekerja' relates to Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and recent notable developments including a high …
Celebrations and political reflections on Tun Mahathir’s 101st birthday: The trend concerning 'tun mahathir' centers on the 101st birthday of Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister Dr.
IU and Lee Jong Suk confirm breakup amid dating style reports: IU and Lee Jong Suk confirmed their breakup after reports suggested IU felt suffocated by their dating style.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Malaysia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsNew
fabián ruiz
Spain defeated Belgium in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, with notable player line-up decisions such as Pedri being benched and Mikel Merino scoring a late goal.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
mikel merinopedriálex baena
02
SportsNew
sepanyol lwn belgium
Spain defeated Belgium with a late goal to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals where they will face France.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
belgium vs spainspainlamine yamal
03
SportsNew
spanyol vs belgia
People are searching to understand the 2026 FIFA World Cup squads and tournament predictions, including Spain vs Belgium.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
bola piala dunia 2026piala dunia 2026
04
WorldSurging
malaysian driver fined in thailand
A Malaysian driver has been fined in Thailand, prompting searches about the incident.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
05
MoneyPeaking
kumpulan wang simpanan pekerja
The trend on 'kumpulan wang simpanan pekerja' relates to Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and recent notable developments including a high court ruling, pension reforms.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
06
PoliticsSurging
tun mahathir
The trend concerning 'tun mahathir' centers on the 101st birthday of Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister Dr.
5K+ searches · 500% growthSearch volume up 400%
mahathir
07
SportsSurging
西班牙 - 比利时
The trending topic involving '西班牙 - 比利时' focuses on sporting events, especially a matchup between Spain and Belgium, combined with economic data releases relevant to Spain.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
西班牙 对阵 比利时西班牙对比利时西班牙
08
EntertainmentPeaking
iu
IU and Lee Jong Suk confirmed their breakup after reports suggested IU felt suffocated by their dating style.
2K+ searches · 800% growthSearch volume up 300%
lee jong sukiu and lee jong suk
09
PoliticsSurging
fahmi fadzil
Fahmi Fadzil is in the news following government orders to suspend new defense procurements from Norway and discussions on various policy topics.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
10
PoliticsNew
majlis pimpinan tertinggi bersatu
People are seeking explanations about the leadership status and political developments within the Bersatu party in Malaysia.
2K+ searches · 700% growthFirst recent appearance
azahar hassan
11
PoliticsNew
sekatan jalan raya
People are following updates about nationwide roadblocks and law enforcement activities in Malaysia.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
12
SportsSurging
liga super malaysia
Many are following the Liga Super Malaysia football matches and related football developments.
1K+ searches · 900% growthSearch volume up 400%
Sports / Following | 2 days ago
fabián ruiz
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 2K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Belgium's Tielemans misses out in late change, Spain bench Pedri - Reuters
Why is Pedri not starting vs. Belgium? Spain star benched for World Cup 2026 quarterfinal - Yahoo Sports
Mikel Merino Rescues La Roja Again: 4 Takeaways From Spain's Win Over Belgium - FOX Sports
Why isn’t Pedri starting for Spain against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup? - World Soccer Talk
World Cup: Spain defeats Belgium on Mikel Merino’s late goal in quarterfinal match - Orange County Register
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.