Sweden Men's National Football Team Popularity: Search interest in the Sweden men's national football team has surged by 1,000% in Norway, reflecting increased regional attention to their matches.
Regional Pulse in Norway
Country pulse digest
Monday, June 22, 2026
Regional Pulse in Norway
Norwegian search trends highlight a surge in attention to football, notably Sweden’s and Uruguay’s national teams and their FIFA World Cup 2026 participation. Interest in Cabo Verde’s unexpected World Cup success and referee Espen Eskås’s involvement in major matches also stands out.
Active topics
6
Search volume
8.6K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
6
Sports83% (5)
World17% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Norway are primarily following current international football developments, especially related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and matches, showing a strong intent to follow live events, results, and team news concerning Sweden, Uruguay, and Cabo Verde. The high search volume about Luis Suárez indicates a desire to understand explanations behind his omission from the World Cup squad. Searches about referee Espen Eskås also reflect a following intent towards key football match officials.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Uruguay World Cup Matches Draw Attention: Uruguay’s football matches, especially their 2026 FIFA World Cup game against Cape Verde, have sparked a 1,000% rise in Norwegian searches.
Rise in Interest for 'Prinsesse' - Royals and Ferry Technology: Searches for "prinsesse" rose sharply, linked to royal individuals and Danish hybrid ferry technology.
Cabo Verde’s FIFA World Cup Impact: Cabo Verde’s strong performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup including a draw against Uruguay has captured Norwegian interest.
Luis Suárez Not in World Cup Squad: Luis Suárez’s absence from Uruguay’s World Cup 2026 squad is prompting extensive queries and media coverage.
Espen Eskås Officiates Major Football Matches: Referee Espen Eskås is gaining attention for officiating significant football matches, including Real Madrid vs Monaco.
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Norway
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01Sports
sveriges herrelandslag i fotball
The Sweden men's national football team is receiving increased attention in Norway with a surge in search interest.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growth
02Sports
uruguay
There is a notable rise in searches about Uruguay and their 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, especially regarding their game against Cape Verde.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growth
cape verdeuruguay kapp verdeuruguay vs cabo verde
03World
prinsesse
Searches for 'prinsesse' are rising, connected to various topics including Danish hybrid ferry technology and notable individuals with the name.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growth
04Sports
cabo verde
Cabo Verde has gained significant attention during the FIFA World Cup 2026 with impressive performances, including drawing against Uruguay.
200+ searches · 1,000% growth
05Sports
espen eskås
Espen Eskås has been named to officiate high-profile soccer matches, including Real Madrid versus Monaco and other significant games.
200+ searches · 600% growth
kapp verde vm
06Sports
luis suarez
Luis Suárez is notably absent from Uruguay's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad, prompting widespread inquiry about his status.
200+ searches · 800% growth
suarez
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Watch as Cape Verde equalise against Uruguay after losing an early lead - BBC
World Cup Daily live: Cape Verde earns another point after draw vs. Uruguay - ESPN
Uruguay v Cabo Verde: Line-ups, Score & Live Updates | First Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA
Uruguay vs Cabo Verde Lineups, Live Streaming, How and Where to Watch on TV In USA and Other Countries - Yahoo Sports
Cabo Verde leverages World Cup success to court foreign investment and boost visibility - NPR
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.