FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches Draw Massive Attention: The World Cup 2026 is a major sports focus in Malaysia, with high interest in matches like France vs Morocco and Spain vs Belgium.
Archived Pulse in Malaysia
Country pulse digest
Friday, July 10, 2026
Archived Pulse in Malaysia
Malaysia's top search trends are led by intense interest in FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, especially involving France and Morocco. Political and legal developments concerning local figures also attract attention alongside infrastructure milestones like the opening of a major bridge.
Active topics
23
Search volume
113.6K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
23
Sports22% (5)
Politics17% (4)
Entertainment17% (4)
Culture13% (3)
Money13% (3)
World9% (2)
Weather4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Malaysia are primarily searching to follow live sports action and updates on major football events, aiming to keep pace with their favorite teams and players, particularly in the FIFA World Cup 2026. There is significant curiosity around local political figures and legal cases, reflecting citizens' interest in governance and justice issues. Cultural and entertainment trends, including celebrity health and legal news, motivate people to stay informed or debated these developments. Infrastructure-related searches are driven by practical interests in travel and connectivity improvements.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Public Interest in National Figures' Legal and Political Developments: Malaysian entertainment and political figures like Yasin Sulaiman and Fahmi Fadzil are trending for legal updates and policy moves.
Regional Infrastructure and Weather Disruptions Captivate Attention: Infrastructure, such as the opening of Malaysia's longest river bridge, and weather events like Super Typhoon Bavi are notable topics.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Malaysia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
PoliticsNew
mahathir
Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's longest-serving prime minister, celebrated his 101st birthday recently.
2K+ searches · 400% growthFirst recent appearance
tun mahathir
02
SportsEmerging
france morocco
The France vs Morocco World Cup 2026 matchup has garnered significant attention, with Kylian Mbappé leading in goals.
50K+ searches · 900% growthHolding steady
world cup 2026kylian mbappéfifa world cup brackets
03
SportsSurging
spain vs belgium
Spain vs Belgium is a highly anticipated World Cup 2026 match with updated injury news influencing predictions.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 3900%
spain vs belgium predictionbelgium vs spain
04
SportsPeaking
perancis lwn maghribi
The phrase 'sepakan penalti' is a common search related to penalty kicks in football matches like France vs Morocco.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
sepakan penalti
05
CultureSurging
pelajar
The search topic 'pelajar' relates to various news and academic topics involving students in Malaysia and beyond, highlighting achievements and challenges in education.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
06
MoneySurging
kumpulan wang simpanan pekerja
The trend 'kumpulan wang simpanan pekerja' revolves around Malaysia's Employees Provident Fund and its recent legal and financial topics impacting pensioners and contributors.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
07
SportsPeaking
england vs norway
The topic 'england vs norway' centers on the FIFA World Cup quarter-final matchup, with a focus on player Erling Haaland and match strategies.
5K+ searches · 200% growthSearch volume up 150%
erling haalanderling
08
WorldNew
malaysian driver fined in thailand
There has been a surge in searches about a Malaysian driver fined in Thailand, indicating rising public interest in a specific legal incident involving cross-border traffic.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
09
EntertainmentEmerging
yasin sulaiman
Malaysian singer Yasin Sulaiman's recent legal developments and health updates have driven renewed interest, along with hints of a music comeback collaboration.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthHolding steady
10
EntertainmentSurging
iu
Following news that South Korean stars IU and Lee Jong-suk have ended their four-year relationship, fans are eager for details about the breakup and its impact.
2K+ searches · 900% growthSearch volume up 300%
lee jong sukiu and lee jong suk
11
WeatherNew
airline
Super Typhoon Bavi has caused significant disruption across regions including the island of Rota and Taiwan's capital, leading to school closures and port suspensions.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
typhoon bavi
12
EntertainmentSurging
gerak khas
An actress from the Malaysian drama 'Gerak Khas 2.0' has been charged with drug-related offenses, sparking controversy and actions from the show's producer.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 1900%
tisha shamsir gerak khastisha gerak khas
Politics / Remembering | 2 days ago
mahathir
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 2K+ recent searches and 400% growth. People are searching to revisit a person, event, or shared memory.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Malaysia’s longest-serving PM, Dr M, turns 101 - Free Malaysia Today
PM Anwar extends warm 101st birthday wishes to Dr Mahathir - Malay Mail
Anwar extends 101st birthday greetings to Dr M - The Star
Daily roundup: Malaysia's longest-serving PM Mahathir Mohamad turns 101 — and other top stories today - AsiaOne
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir relaunches official website ‘Chedet’ to mark 101st birthday - The Straits Times
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.