Debate over Sorloth's pass in Norway-England World Cup match: Norwegian fans intensely debated Alexander Sorloth's decision not to pass to Erling Haaland during the Norway vs England World Cup 2026 match.
Regional Pulse in Norway
Country pulse digest
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Regional Pulse in Norway
In Norway, search trends are dominated by major sports events such as the Norway vs England World Cup quarterfinal and the Argentina vs Switzerland match, accompanied by debates over player decisions and notable athlete deaths.
Active topics
24
Search volume
185.4K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports54% (13)
Culture17% (4)
World13% (3)
Politics4% (1)
Money4% (1)
Entertainment4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Why people are curious
People are primarily curious about major live and recent sports events, seeking to follow match outcomes, player performances, and controversial moments, reflecting a 'following' and 'debating' intent. There is also a notable 'worrying' and 'remembering' intent in response to the sudden deaths of notable figures in sports and politics, driving searchers to learn more or pay tribute. Cultural searches stem from a desire to 'explain' current media controversies and innovations, while financial and geopolitical topics attract users intent on 'following' developments affecting Norway and the wider world.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Tragic death of Jayden Adams at 25: The death of South African World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams at age 25 triggered widespread concern and mourning.
Jude Bellingham shines as England beats Norway 2-1: Fans closely followed the Norway vs England 2026 World Cup match highlights, especially focusing on Jude Bellingham's decisive two goals.
Dagbladet under spotlight for diverse cultural and media issues: Dagbladet gained attention due to its diverse and sometimes controversial news coverage, including issues of media personalization and racism.
Argentina vs Switzerland World Cup quarterfinal garners attention: Public interest surged around the Argentina vs Switzerland 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, focusing on live updates and key players like Lionel Messi.
UFC 329 draws fans with McGregor injury and Pimblett's performance: UFC 329 gained attention for Conor McGregor's injury loss and Paddy Pimblett's growing prominence, drawing many fans for event results and reactions.
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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.
01
SportsSurging
norge mot england
Norwegian fans are debating Alexander Sorloth's decision not to pass to Erling Haaland during the Norway vs England World Cup 2026 match.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
vgsørlothnorge england 2026
02
SportsSurging
jayden adams
The death of South African World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams at age 25 has raised significant concern and mourning.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
jayden adams cause of deathhow did jayden adams die
03
SportsSurging
norway england
People are following the highlights and key moments from the Norway vs England 2026 World Cup match, focusing on Jude Bellingham's performance.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
jude bellinghamengland norwaybbc sport
04
CultureNew
dagbladet
Dagbladet is a prominent Norwegian media topic attracting attention due to diverse and controversial news coverage including media personalization and issues of racism in.
10K+ searches · 200% growthFirst recent appearance
aftenpostennrk tvvg sport
05
SportsNew
argentina vs switzerland
Interest in the Argentina vs Switzerland 2026 World Cup quarterfinal match is surging as fans seek live updates, predictions, and analysis of key players like Lionel Messi.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
argentina switzerlandlionel messi
06
SportsNew
ufc
UFC 329 is trending due to high-profile fights, including Conor McGregor's injury loss and Paddy Pimblett's rising prominence, drawing fans for event results and reactions.
5K+ searches · 800% growthFirst recent appearance
mcgregorpaddy pimblett
07
SportsNew
ufc 329
UFC 329 features a highly anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, drawing significant public interest and online search activity.
5K+ searches · 700% growthFirst recent appearance
mcgregor vs holloway
08
SportsNew
argentina mot sveits
The football match between Argentina and Switzerland is generating significant interest for live viewing and streaming among fans, especially in Norway.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
argentina vmnrk fotballsveits
09
PoliticsNew
lindsey graham
The sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is prompting searches as people seek information and remembrance of his life and career.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
the sunthe sun ukfox
10
SportsNew
norwegia anglia
People are searching for the live match between Norway and England for the 2026 World Cup.
2K+ searches · 600% growthFirst recent appearance
norwegia – angliamecz norwegia anglia
11
SportsNew
clement turpin
Many are seeking information about Clément Turpin, the referee for the England vs Norway World Cup quarterfinal.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
clément turpin
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12
SportsEmerging
eliteserien
There is rising interest in Norway's Eliteserien football league, including team previews and predictions.
2K+ searches · 400% growthRank fell 5 places
Sports / Explaining | 1 hour ago
clement turpin
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 2K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Who is Clement Turpin, the referee for England vs Norway at the World Cup? - The New York Times
Meet Clément Turpin: Referee for England vs. Norway World Cup Quarterfinal - Yahoo Sports
Who is Clément Turpin, the referee for Norway vs England in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals matchup? - Diario AS
Who is Clement Turpin? Norway v England referee for World Cup who angered Thomas Tuchel - The Independent
Meet Clément Turpin: Referee for England vs. Norway World Cup Quarterfinal - AOL.com
The wider weekly pattern
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Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.