Ecuador shocks Germany in World Cup 2026: Ecuador's unexpected 2-1 win over Germany in the 2026 World Cup has sparked widespread attention and excitement across Saudi Arabia.
Archived Pulse in Saudi Arabia
Country pulse digest
Friday, June 26, 2026
Archived Pulse in Saudi Arabia
Sports dominate Saudi Arabia's search trends with surprising World Cup 2026 football results and cricket rivalries leading interest. Concurrently, geopolitical developments in the UAE and health concerns about Ebola are notable.
Active topics
24
Search volume
162.7K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports58% (14)
Life25% (6)
Health8% (2)
World4% (1)
Politics4% (1)
Why people are curious
The search intents reveal a strong focus on following ongoing sports competitions, particularly World Cup football matches and cricket games between regional rivals, showing passion for live updates and results. People also seek explanations about geopolitical events in the UAE to understand regional security dynamics and travel conditions. Health-related searches about Ebola reflect a need for clarity and reassurance. Furthermore, many users engage in planning activities such as scheduling World Cup viewing and gathering information on sports figures or educational institutions, highlighting a proactive approach to entertainment and life events in the region.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Bangladesh vs India cricket rivalry heats up: Cricket matches between Bangladesh and India, including women's national team games, are drawing high interest and search volumes.
Attention on UAE amid regional geopolitical shifts: There is increased curiosity about the UAE's recent geopolitical developments such as ending Yemen mission and related regional tensions.
FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage matches capture attention: Multiple FIFA World Cup 2026 matches including Türkiye vs USA, Japan vs Sweden, and Tunisia vs Netherlands surge in popularity as fans follow live and
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Saudi Arabia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsCooling
curaçao vs côte d'ivoire
Searches have spiked due to the Curaçao vs Ivory Coast World Cup qualifier match, with fans seeking live coverage and match details.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
02
SportsCooling
ecuador vs germany
People are searching about the Ecuador vs Germany match which saw Ecuador's shocking victory over Germany in the 2026 World Cup, advancing Ecuador to the knockout rounds.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
germany vs ecuadorecuador
03
SportsCooling
bangladesh vs india
Searches around Bangladesh vs India focus on recent cricket matches and highlights, including women's national team competitions and ODI games.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
bangladesh women's national cricket team vs india women's national cricket team match scorecardbanw vs indw
04
SportsCooling
الإكوادور ضد ألمانيا
Arabic-speaking audiences are searching for coverage and updates on the Ecuador versus Germany match, especially in relation to regional weather and match conditions.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
المانيا والاكوادورالاكوادورالمانيا منتخب
05
SportsCooling
türkiye vs usa
People are actively following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Türkiye and USA.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
turkey vs usaworld cup football
06
SportsCooling
japan vs sweden
Fans are following the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Japan and Sweden with great interest.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
japan national football team vs sweden men's national football team standings
07
SportsCooling
tunisia vs netherlands
There is high interest in the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Tunisia and the Netherlands.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
tunisia national football team vs netherlands national football team standings
08
SportsCooling
تونس ضد هولندا
People are searching for updates and highlights about the Tunisia vs Netherlands football match amid rising interest.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
تونس هولندامنتخب تونسمباراة تونس
09
WorldCooling
الإمارات العربية المتحدة
There is rising curiosity about recent events in the UAE including the end of Yemen mission, regional tensions, and travel-related information like visas.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
الاماراتتأشيرة
10
SportsCooling
اليابان ضد السويد
The trending topic covers the football match between Japan and Sweden, highlighting key AFC events and player transfers.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
اليابان والسويدمنتخب اليابانالسويد واليابان
11
HealthCooling
مرض فيروس إيبولا
The trend reflects increased searches about Ebola virus disease, indicating concern or need for information.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
12
SportsCooling
كأس العالم دور المجموعات
People are searching for the World Cup 2026 group stage match schedules to plan their viewing or attendance.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
جدول مباريات كأس العالم 2026 اليوم
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 6 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 10K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 6 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Curaçao 0-2 Ivory Coast: Nicolas Pépé scores twice as Ivory Coast make history - BBC
How to watch Curacao vs Ivory Coast: Free Streams & TV Channels for World Cup 2026 - TechRadar
Live Blog! Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire in the FIFA World Cup 2026 - beIN SPORTS
Who Is the Referee In Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast World Cup Match? - Athlon Sports
Curaçao seeks first World Cup win against Côte d'Ivoire - Concacaf
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.