World Cup Matches Dominate Malaysian Search Trends: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked immense interest in soccer matches such as Ecuador vs Germany, South Africa vs South Korea, and Mexico vs Czechia,
Archived Pulse in Malaysia
Country pulse digest
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Archived Pulse in Malaysia
Malaysians are actively following major 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, showing enthusiasm for football events especially from Ecuador, South Africa, and Mexico. Meanwhile, concern grows about Venezuela's deadly earthquakes, and local political tensions rise within UMNO party after a key resignation.
Active topics
24
Search volume
89.7K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports54% (13)
World13% (3)
Life13% (3)
Politics8% (2)
Technology8% (2)
Entertainment4% (1)
Why people are curious
The dominant intent behind the search trends in Malaysia reflects a strong following interest, especially of the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, as fans seek live updates, highlights, and match analyses to stay engaged with the tournament’s progress. At the same time, there is a worrying intent regarding the Venezuela earthquakes, with people seeking information on the crisis and its human impact. Political intent is explanatory and investigative as people look to understand the developments within Malaysia’s UMNO party amid recent resignations and controversies. In religious and cultural searches, users show intent to learn and clarify correct practices related to fasting on Muharram.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Humanitarian Concerns Rise Over Venezuela Earthquakes: Venezuela's recent devastating earthquakes causing widespread casualties and damage have generated concern and attention.
Political Turmoil in Malaysian UMNO Party: Political discourse intensifies around UMNO following Puad Zarkashi's resignation amid controversies in Malaysia.
Growing Interest in Islamic Religious Practices: Malaysians show strong interest in religious observances, seeking guidance on fasting intentions for the 10th of Muharram.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Malaysia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsDeclining
south africa vs south korea
The South Africa vs South Korea World Cup match attracted significant attention as South Africa reached the knockout stage for the first time.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
south korea vs south africafootball world cup
02
SportsDeclining
ecuador vs germany
People are actively following the Ecuador vs Germany match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which included a significant win for Ecuador.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
germany vs ecuadorecuador
03
SportsDeclining
czechia vs mexico
The Czechia vs Mexico World Cup game has become a popular topic as Mexico dominated with a 3-0 win, prompting many to seek live streams and match highlights.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
czech republic national football team vs mexico national football team standingsmexico vs czech republic
04
SportsDeclining
morocco national football team vs haiti national football team standings
People are searching for updates and standings about the Morocco national football team versus Haiti national football team in the context of the World Cup 2026.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
maroko vs haiti
05
SportsDeclining
curaçao vs côte d'ivoire
Fans are seeking live updates and outcomes of the Curaçao versus Côte d'Ivoire FIFA World Cup 2026 match, including historical context and highlights.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
06
SportsDeclining
japan vs sweden
Searches focus on predictions, odds, and viewing options for the Japan versus Sweden World Cup 2026 match happening on June 25, 2026.
2K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 16 days ago
japan vs sweden prediction
07
SportsDeclining
bangladesh vs india
The women's T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh and India has garnered significant attention, especially focusing on Indian player Shafali Verma's crucial performance.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
bangladesh women's national cricket team vs india women's national cricket team match scorecardshafali verma
08
WorldDeclining
venezuela
Strong earthquakes in Venezuela have caused significant destruction and casualties, prompting widespread concern and calls for aid to survivors.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
venezuela earthquakes
09
PoliticsDeclining
umno
Puad Zarkashi's recent resignation from UMNO and related controversies are the focus of considerable public and political interest in Malaysia.
2K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 16 days ago
puad zarkashi
10
LifeDeclining
niat puasa 10 muharram
People in Malaysia are searching about the intention (niat) to fast on the 10th of Muharram, which is a significant day in the Islamic calendar.
1K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 16 days ago
puasa asyurapuasa hari asyuradoa puasa asyura
11
WorldDeclining
tragedi
The term 'tragedi' in Malaysia is trending due to increased searches about various tragic events, highlighting a focus on recent and historical disasters and accidents.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 16 days ago
12
SportsDeclining
fifa world cup standings
Search interest in Malaysia on 'fifa world cup standings' is rising as people follow updates and scenarios for teams advancing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
1K+ searches · 100% growthLast seen 16 days ago
Sports / Following | 17 days ago
south africa vs south korea
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 16 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 20K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 16 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
How South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for first time, will face Canada - The Athletic - The New…
Catch Up with Highlights - FOX Sports
Fishers resident heading to Powerchair Football World Cup - Current Publishing
South Africa vs South Korea Extended Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™ - FOX Sports
How to live stream South Africa vs South Korea: FIFA World Cup 2026, TV channel - The Big Lead
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.