Football World Cup anticipation dominates searches: Massive surge in interest for football matches involving Portugal, Croatia, and Colombia, ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.
Archived Pulse in Portugal
Country pulse digest
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Archived Pulse in Portugal
Portugal's search trends are shaped by intense global football excitement around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, focus on notable sports personalities, and growing interest in technology like Starlink. Meanwhile, public concerns over tragic events and local cultural interests also remain prominent.
Active topics
22
Search volume
139.4K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
22
Sports50% (11)
World18% (4)
Money9% (2)
Entertainment9% (2)
Technology5% (1)
Culture5% (1)
Life5% (1)
Why people are curious
Portuguese internet users are actively following the progression of major international football events such as the FIFA World Cup 2026, seeking live updates, player information, and tournament structures, fulfilling a 'following' intent. The notable surge around figures like James Rodriguez and Clément Lenglet underscores interest in individual athletes’ careers and performances. Technology searches, especially about Starlink, reflect a desire to understand innovations impacting connectivity and disaster relief, again driven by 'following' curiosity.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Portuguese football figures in focus: Portuguese footballers and sport personalities like Clément Lenglet, Jorge Costa, Júlio Magalhães, and Francisco Conceição attract public attention.
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet expansion: Starlink's rapid expansion and disaster relief efforts gain significant technological interest.
Public concern over disasters and personal tragedies: Searches spike around tragic news including Lagos building collapse and Venezuelan earthquake victims near footballer Lucas Trejo.
Detailed follow-up of FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament structure: FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedules and knockout brackets see increased curiosity from Portuguese fans.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Portugal
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsCooling
jorge costa
Many are searching about Jorge Costa following his death at age 53 due to cardiac arrest.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
02
SportsCooling
portugal croacia
Interest in matches between Portugal and Croatia is surging, especially in the context of UEFA Nations League and World Cup 2026.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
portugal croácia
03
SportsCooling
james rodriguez
There is increased interest in the Colombia vs Portugal match, especially focused on player James Rodriguez, ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
colombia vs portugalresultado portugal
04
SportsCooling
zlatan ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has drawn public attention following his emotional reaction to Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup success and media appearances.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
05
MoneyCooling
desemprego
Unemployment trends are drawing high interest in Brazil and related regions due to record lows and social challenges amid ongoing economic discussions.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
06
SportsCooling
jordânia - argentina
Fans are searching heavily to follow the live FIFA World Cup 2026 football match between Jordan and Argentina.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
jordânia x argentinajordania - argentina
07
SportsCooling
lenglet
Clément Lenglet's potential transfer and performance updates are driving a surge in searches about the football player.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
milan škriniarskriniarclément lenglet
08
WorldCooling
lagos
People are searching for information about the Lagos building collapse and air quality issues.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
epicentroportimãocabo de são vicente
09
WorldCooling
avião
Many searches are focused on recent aviation incidents and aviation-related news.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
10
SportsCooling
chaveamento da copa do mundo da fifa 2026
Searches indicate a strong focus on the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule and related news.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
copa do mundo 2026 tabelajogos de copa do mundo
11
TechnologyCooling
starlink
Starlink is rapidly expanding as SpaceX plans new launches and consumer services, including disaster relief efforts.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
12
CultureCooling
roubo
The 18th-century Roubo workbench and its related historical craftsmanship are gaining renewed attention alongside contemporary design and art.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 3 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 1K+ recorded searches. People are searching to revisit a person, event, or shared memory.
Last seen 3 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
ServiceNow salesman sues employer in commission dispute - The Register
Porto legend Jorge Costa dies aged 53 after cardiac arrest - ESPN
Jose Mourinho pays tribute as former Porto captain Jorge Costa dies aged 53 - Yahoo Sports
Jorge Costa: Porto's Champions League-winning captain dies aged 53 - BBC
Porto great Jorge Costa dies aged 53 after cardiac arrest - Reuters
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.