England Advances to World Cup Round of 16: England secures a World Cup round of 16 spot with a 2-1 win over DR Congo, led by Harry Kane's brace.
Archived Pulse in Malaysia
Country pulse digest
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Archived Pulse in Malaysia
In Malaysia, sports dominate with World Cup matches featuring England, Belgium, and the US capturing strong following interest amid some controversies. Entertainment searches spike due to Naruto events. Political curiosity centers on Philippine judicial issues including ICC probes.
Active topics
8
Search volume
158.5K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
8
Sports75% (6)
Entertainment13% (1)
Politics13% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Malaysia are mainly curious to follow the progression of their favorite teams and players in the World Cup knockout stages, seeking live updates, match outcomes, and expert predictions to enhance their viewing experience and betting decisions. The surge in Naruto interest reflects fans eager to stay current with new events, collaborations, and cultural content related to the anime franchise. Meanwhile, those searching legal terms related to the Philippines aim to understand the complex judicial proceedings and political controversies involving prominent figures, reflecting a desire for clarity on these important regional issues.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Belgium Wins Controversial World Cup Match Against Senegal: Belgium edges Senegal 3-2 after extra time in a dramatic match decided by a controversial penalty.
USMNT Moves to World Cup Round of 16: US Men's Soccer Team beats Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, reaching World Cup round of 16 for only the second time since 2002.
Naruto Popularity Surges with New Events and Crossovers: Fans in Malaysia show heightened interest in new Naruto events and collaborations, sparking a 500% increase in searches.
Spike in Interest on Philippine Judicial and Political Legal Matters: There is strong curiosity around legal and judicial developments in the Philippines including ICC probes and prison sentences.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Malaysia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
EntertainmentDeclining
naruto
Search interest in Naruto has surged by 500% in Malaysia, driven by multiple new events and collaborations.
500+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 10 days ago
02
SportsDeclining
england vs dr congo
England advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup by beating DR Congo 2-1, led by Harry Kane's strong performance.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
harry kaneengland vs congobrian cipenga
03
SportsDeclining
belgium vs senegal
Belgium narrowly defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time at the World Cup, with a controversial penalty deciding the match.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
senegal vs belgiumyouri tielemans
04
SportsDeclining
usa vs bosnia and herzegovina
The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the World Cup round of 16, marking a key knockout stage win.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
usa vs bosniaedin džekobosnia
05
SportsDeclining
india vs england
People are searching how to watch the India vs England T20 cricket match live and updates on players like Saqib Mahmood.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
ind vs engsaqib mahmood
06
SportsDeclining
spain vs austria prediction
Fans are looking for predictions and insights about the upcoming Spain vs Austria World Cup match in the 2026 Round of 32.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
spain vs austria
07
PoliticsDeclining
hukuman
Searches focus on legal and judicial topics in the Philippines, including prison sentences and ICC probes related to Philippine figures.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
08
SportsDeclining
portugal vs croatia prediction
There is heightened interest in predictions and analysis for the upcoming Portugal vs Croatia World Cup match.
500+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 10 days ago
Entertainment / Following | 10 days ago
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 10 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 500+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 10 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Ninja Show NARUTO Non-Verbal Stage Play Announced - Crunchyroll
Vader Group’s Paul Smith on bringing Naruto into guitars, picks and straps - Brands Untapped
Under the Tents 2026: Sarah Wilkinson, Naruto, Galaken, BB-Cre.8, James Silvani, The Tick - San Diego Comic-Con Unoffici…
NARUTO Night | New York Mets - MLB.com
PUBG Mobile Announces New Crossover With Naruto Shippuden - Bleeding Cool News
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.