Strong interest in 2026 FIFA World Cup matches: Malaysian fans are actively following multiple World Cup 2026 matches, especially Netherlands vs Morocco, France vs Sweden, and Norway vs Ivory Coast,
Archived Pulse in Malaysia
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Archived Pulse in Malaysia
In Malaysia, search trends are dominated by keen interest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches and player performances, alongside attention to ongoing political court cases and emerging technology features like WhatsApp usernames.
Active topics
17
Search volume
152.7K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
17
Sports65% (11)
Politics12% (2)
Technology6% (1)
World6% (1)
Culture6% (1)
Health6% (1)
Why people are curious
The data shows that Malaysians are primarily curious about actively following sports events, especially the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, seeking real-time updates, predictions, and player statistics to stay informed about this major global tournament. In politics, curiosity is driven by a desire to follow developments in significant court cases concerning well-known public figures like Syed Saddiq, reflecting concern with national judicial outcomes. The interest in WhatsApp usernames stems from a buying intent, as users want to claim unique identities amid a significant app update. Health-related searches on injuries indicate worry and concern for recent accidents and safety issues.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Political legal cases receive wide attention: Malaysians closely track local political court cases such as Syed Saddiq’s deferred verdict and international judicial news like Nadiem Makarim's 10-
High curiosity around WhatsApp’s new username feature: WhatsApp’s new username feature has generated excitement with many Malaysians eager to reserve their usernames early.
Increased searches related to various injuries and accidents: Public concern rises over injury incidents including sports injuries, a major train collision, and maritime accidents in the Strait of Malacca.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Malaysia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsDeclining
lucas bergvall
Lucas Bergvall is a highly discussed young Swedish football talent, with Tottenham Hotspur involved in transfer talks and speculation around his future and contract clauses.
100+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 11 days ago
02
SportsDeclining
netherlands vs morocco
People are following the Netherlands vs Morocco World Cup match with high interest in Malaysia, focusing on live game updates and player performances.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
issa diopbelanda vs morocco
03
SportsDeclining
france vs sweden
Searchers are closely following the France vs Sweden World Cup match, focusing on predictions, player highlights, and live viewing options.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
france vs sweden predictionkylian mbappé
04
SportsDeclining
côte d'ivoire vs norway
Fans are following the Norway vs Ivory Coast World Cup game, searching for live broadcasts and key player moments, including Antonio Nusa’s goal.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
norway vs ivory coastantonio nusa
05
PoliticsDeclining
mahkamah
People are closely following the ongoing developments in the Malaysian court case involving Syed Saddiq, including the postponement of a crucial verdict.
5K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 11 days ago
syed saddiq
06
TechnologyDeclining
whatsapp usernames
There is strong interest in reserving usernames on WhatsApp as the platform rolls out a major new feature allowing user identity customization.
2K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 11 days ago
07
SportsDeclining
belanda vs maroko
Fans and analysts are heightenedly following predictions and match information for the Netherlands versus Morocco game in the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
08
PoliticsDeclining
nadiem makarim
Nadiem Makarim, the founder of Gojek and former Indonesian education minister, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption.
1K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 11 days ago
09
SportsDeclining
mexico vs ecuador prediction
Fans and experts are actively following predictions and analyses ahead of the Mexico vs Ecuador match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32.
500+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 11 days ago
2026 world cup
10
SportsDeclining
pantai gading vs norwegia
The upcoming World Cup match between Ivory Coast and Norway is attracting significant attention with fans seeking predictions, lineups, and viewing information.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
11
WorldDeclining
france
People are searching for various current events related to France, including sports and politics.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
12
SportsDeclining
lebron james
Searches focus on LeBron James's upcoming NBA season and his departure from the Lakers team.
200+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 11 days ago
Sports / Debating | 12 days ago
lucas bergvall
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 11 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 100+ recorded searches. People are searching to evaluate a contested public question.
Last seen 11 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Telegraph: Lucas Bergvall “not for sale” after talks, Spurs planning to go big in summer window - Cartilage Free Captain
Tottenham Sanction Four Sales to Raise £150M In Summer Exodus For Key Stars - GiveMeSport
De Zerbi in dreamland as Tottenham agree Tonali deal and reach decision on second move - TEAMtalk
World Cup’s Lucas Bergvall Is More Than the Internet’s ‘Swedish Twink’ - Instinct Magazine
Tottenham to lose millions from Lucas Bergvall transfer as hidden Daniel Levy clause revealed - Football London
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.