Cabo Verde advances in FIFA World Cup 2026: Cabo Verde's historic 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia leads them to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage, earning widespread attention.
Archived Pulse in Portugal
Country pulse digest
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Archived Pulse in Portugal
Portuguese searches reflect excitement over Cabo Verde's historic World Cup advancement and key football matches alongside concerns about fuel prices and political events. Interest spans sports, economic planning, ecological terms, and regional security developments.
Active topics
24
Search volume
137.8K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports54% (13)
Money13% (3)
World8% (2)
Entertainment8% (2)
Life8% (2)
Politics4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Portugal are primarily curious to follow key international sports events, notably the FIFA World Cup 2026, as indicated by the 'following' intent behind major search terms related to matches and players. Additionally, many are focused on planning, especially regarding the upcoming changes in fuel prices, to manage household budgets effectively. Explanatory searches about 'taxa' and the political situation with Nicolás Maduro indicate a strong intent to understand complex concepts and current world developments. Together, these intents show a population engaged in both entertainment and practical information gathering to stay informed and plan accordingly.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Fuel price drop drives consumer planning in Spain: Significant public interest in falling diesel prices in Spain prompts consumers to plan fuel purchases amid a 98-cent price point.
Clarifying 'taxa': local fees and ecological meanings: The Portuguese public seeks explanations about 'taxa' regarding local fees and ecological terms, reflecting mixed economic and scientific concerns.
Norway vs France football match gains attention: Intense focus on Norway versus France football match as fans follow 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and team performance.
Cristiano Ronaldo draws renewed public interest: Cristiano Ronaldo remains a top search subject as discussions about his career, family, and ongoing football challenges surge.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Portugal
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
MoneyCooling
preço dos combustíveis próxima semana 2026
Many people are researching fuel prices for the upcoming week in Spain, focusing on the recent drop to 98 cents for diesel.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
gasoleo
02
SportsCooling
cabo verde - arábia saudita
People are searching about Cabo Verde's historic matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026, including their draw with Saudi Arabia and advancement to the knockout stage.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
cabo verde vs arábia sauditacabo verde
03
MoneyCooling
taxa
Users are seeking explanations about various types of 'taxa,' including local usage fees and taxa in ecological contexts.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
tarifa
04
SportsCooling
noruega - frança
People are searching for updates and information about the Norway vs. France football match, likely related to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers or friendly games.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
franca norueganoruega vs frança
05
SportsCooling
cristiano ronaldo
Searches about Cristiano Ronaldo increased due to news and debates about his career, personal life, and performance in upcoming football challenges.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
06
WorldCooling
guarda nacional republicana
There is growing attention on the Guarda Nacional Republicana due to recent criminal cases and law enforcement activities in Portugal and surrounding regions.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
gnr - centro de formação de portalegre
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07
SportsCooling
uruguai - espanha
People are searching for live updates on the Uruguay vs. Spain match and other World Cup 2026 group stage games.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
classificações de seleção uruguaia de futebol x seleção espanhola de futebolespanha uruguai
08
SportsCooling
gonçalo ramos
Searches center on the transfer of footballer Gonçalo Ramos to AC Milan for a club-record fee.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
09
WorldCooling
filipinas
Increased searches relate to recent strong earthquakes affecting the Philippines and regional safety concerns.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
10
SportsCooling
campeonato do mundo da fifa 2026™
People are searching about the FIFA World Cup 2026™ as excitement builds for the event, with notable interest from the Portuguese-speaking region.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
11
PoliticsCooling
nicolás maduro
Interest in Nicolás Maduro is rising due to reports about his disappearance and the political situation in Venezuela.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
fenómeno
12
SportsCooling
cabo verde arabia saudita
Fans are following match updates and related events for the upcoming 2026 World Cup match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
cabo verde vs arabia sauditacabo verde mundial 2026
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 5 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 20K+ recorded searches. People are searching to make a timely decision or plan.
Last seen 5 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
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The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.