Harry Kane World Cup surge: Harry Kane searches spike as fans follow England's World Cup win over Croatia.
Archived Pulse in Sweden
Country pulse digest
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Archived Pulse in Sweden
The Southeast region's top searches in June 2026 highlight strong public engagement with ongoing and upcoming FIFA World Cup football matches, prominent health news involving public figures, and notable developments in entertainment and world affairs.
Active topics
24
Search volume
107K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports38% (9)
Entertainment17% (4)
Life13% (3)
World8% (2)
Money8% (2)
Health8% (2)
Culture4% (1)
Politics4% (1)
Why people are curious
The majority of search intent is centered around 'following' and 'watching' the live developments in the FIFA World Cup matches, reflecting fans' desire to keep up with scores, player performances, and match outcomes. Concurrently, 'explaining' and 'remembering' intents emerge around health and entertainment topics, as the public seeks to understand medical conditions of figures like Jeremy Clarkson and pay tribute to the late Daveigh Chase. 'Planning' and 'following' intent in political and money-related topics shows curiosity about strategic moves and policy impacts, such as Elon Musk's acquisition and Sweden's political dynamics.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Portugal Kongo 2026 World Cup buzz: Strong interest in live coverage and updates for Portugal vs DR Congo 2026 World Cup match.
Mette-Marit lung transplant recovery: Crown Princess Mette-Marit hospitalized recovering from lung transplant surgery.
Daveigh Chase death and meningitis awareness: Actress Daveigh Chase remembered following death at age 35 linked to meningitis.
Jeremy Clarkson cancer disclosure: Jeremy Clarkson's prostate cancer diagnosis raises public health awareness.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Sweden
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
LifeCooling
rex heuermann
500+ searches, 600% growth.
500+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 6 days ago
02
SportsCooling
harry kane
Harry Kane is prominently searched in relation to England's recent World Cup match against Croatia, drawing significant public attention.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
england vs croatiaenglandengland croatia
03
SportsCooling
portugal kongo
The search trend 'Portugal Kongo' reflects strong interest in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Portugal and DR Congo.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
portugal vs dr congoportugal congo
04
SportsCooling
england mot kroatien
The search interest in the England vs Croatia match has surged significantly, reflecting widespread attention on this football event.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
england vmkroatien vmvm england kroatien
05
WorldCooling
mette marit nya lungor
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway recently underwent a successful lung transplant and remains hospitalized as she recovers.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
mette marit
06
EntertainmentCooling
daveigh chase
Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in 'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch,' has died at age 35, prompting widespread remembrance and concern related to meningitis.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
meningitisthe ring
07
SportsCooling
kroatien england
The search trend centers on the football match and rivalry between Croatia and England, especially related to recent or upcoming games and the World Cup.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
kroatienengland vs kroatien
08
WorldCooling
ryssland
Interest in Russia is surging in Sweden, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and conflict updates involving Russia, Ukraine, and international reactions.
5K+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 6 days ago
09
SportsCooling
luka modric
Luka Modric is currently a prominent figure in football, especially with his role for Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, reflecting significant interest in his career and personal.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
luka modrić
10
SportsCooling
fotbolls vm resultat
People in Sweden are actively following updates and results of the football World Cup, showing a rising interest in the matches involving teams like DR Congo and Portugal.
5K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 6 days ago
kongo kinshasadr kongokongo portugal
11
EntertainmentCooling
kikki danielsson
The trend around Kikki Danielsson spikes due to renewed interest in her musical career and Melodifestivalen participation news.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
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12
CultureCooling
brand
Searches for 'brand' are rapidly rising in Southeast Asia, driven by interest in luxury and entertainment brands appealing to Gen Z.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
Life / Explaining | 8 hours agoCooling
rex heuermann
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 6 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 500+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
Last seen 6 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Serial killer Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole in emotionally raw hearing - CNN
‘I am responsible.’ Takeaways from Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann’s sentencing hearing - CNN
A timeline of the investigation of the Gilgo Beach killings - AP News
Gilgo Beach serial killer case a key test in use of advanced DNA techniques in criminal trials - AP News
Long Island architect charged in 3 of the Gilgo Beach serial killings - AP News
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.