Spain beats Belgium to reach World Cup semifinal: Spain defeated Belgium late in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals with Mikel Merino scoring the winning goal, advancing Spain to face France in the
Archived Pulse in Singapore
Country pulse digest
Friday, July 10, 2026
Archived Pulse in Singapore
Interest in Singapore revolves around the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals featuring Spain vs Belgium, highlighted by Mikel Merino's decisive late goal. Celebrity culture is engaged by IU and Lee Jong-suk's breakup announcement.
Active topics
16
Search volume
23.6K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
16
Sports63% (10)
Money13% (2)
Culture6% (1)
World6% (1)
Life6% (1)
Health6% (1)
Why people are curious
People's curiosity is largely motivated by a desire to follow major global sporting events, especially the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon, as indicated by following and explaining intents. Fans want timely updates, analyses, and player backgrounds to stay engaged with ongoing matches. The breakup of IU and Lee Jong-suk draws cultural attention from those seeking to understand the personal aspects behind celebrity news, reflecting an explaining intent. The DBS and Sheng Siong supermarket promotion aligns with buying intent as consumers look to save money on essential groceries. Rising searches about bicycle theft reveal a worrying intent as the public seeks information and solutions to safety,.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
IU and Lee Jong-suk confirm breakup: IU and Lee Jong-suk confirmed their breakup after four years, with IU discussing challenges in the relationship.
DBS cardholders get savings at Sheng Siong and Giant: Sheng Siong and Giant supermarkets offer $3 off eggs and rice every Saturday for DBS and POSB cardholders starting July 18.
Bicycle theft incidents spark concern: Public concern rises over bicycle theft with increased incidents and calls for safety measures and community assistance.
Interest grows in Giam Ming Huat bus captain: Searches for Giam Ming Huat bus captain have spiked as people seek background information on him following recent attention.
Wimbledon draws attention to Djokovic's career: Interest grows around Wimbledon focusing on Novak Djokovic’s recent loss and his plans to compete in future tournaments.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Singapore
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
MoneyNew
fullerton health group
Fullerton Health Group is expanding its healthcare business portfolio through acquisitions and new service launches in Southeast Asia.
100+ searches · 900% growthFirst recent appearance
02
SportsPeaking
belgium vs spain
Spain recently won against Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals where they will face France.
10K+ searches · 800% growthSearch volume up 9900%
spainspain belgiumlamine yamal
03
CultureSurging
iu
IU and Lee Jong-suk have confirmed their breakup after four years of dating, with IU expressing challenges she faced in the relationship.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
lee jong sukiu lee jong sukiu broke up
04
MoneySurging
dbs saturday savings giant sheng siong
Sheng Siong and Giant supermarkets are offering $3 off eggs and rice every Saturday for DBS and POSB cardholders starting July 18.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
dbs sheng siongsheng siong
05
WorldPeaking
bicycle theft
Searches on bicycle theft have surged significantly, highlighting public concern over recent incidents.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
06
LifeSurging
giam ming huat bus captain
Interest in Giam Ming Huat bus captain has sharply risen, prompting searches for background information.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
07
SportsNew
wimbledon
Search activity around Wimbledon has increased, focusing on Novak Djokovic's recent loss and future plans.
1K+ searches · 75% growthFirst recent appearance
wimbledon 2026novak djokovicdjokovic
08
SportsNew
mikel merino
Mikel Merino scored a late winning goal that secured Spain's victory over Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals, advancing Spain to the semifinals.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
fabián ruiz
09
SportsNew
thibaut courtois
Belgium's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was visibly emotional and forced off due to injury during the World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
courtois
10
HealthNew
parasite
An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness caused by a parasite named cyclospora has affected over 1,700 people across multiple US states, prompting health investigations.
500+ searches · 500% growthFirst recent appearance
cyclospora
11
SportsDeclining
西班牙 - 比利时
Spain and Belgium are competing in a sports event attracting significant attention in Singapore.
200+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 80%
12
SportsNew
senne lammens
Senne Lammens' error in a World Cup match between Spain and Belgium drew significant attention.
200+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
Money / Following | 2 days ago
fullerton health group
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 100+ recent searches and 900% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearance
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The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.