Spain defeats Portugal with late goal; Ronaldo's World Cup ends: Spain's late goal eliminated Portugal from the World Cup and ended Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career, drawing massive interest.
Archived Pulse in Singapore
Country pulse digest
Monday, July 6, 2026
Archived Pulse in Singapore
Singaporean interest has surged around significant World Cup developments, especially Spain’s victory over Portugal ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career, alongside curiosity about local lifestyle events and football controversies.
Active topics
6
Search volume
13.7K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
6
Sports83% (5)
Life17% (1)
Why people are curious
Singapore-based users are predominantly following and explaining key World Cup matches and players, indicating strong engagement with ongoing sports events and their implications. The intent to follow involves real-time updates and tracking player performance, such as with Spain vs Portugal and Mikel Merino. The explaining curiosity points to a desire to understand match predictions, odds, player challenges, and controversies, evident in searches about USA vs Belgium predictions and Bruno Fernandes' form. Planning intent emerges from lifestyle interests like the Fullerton Hotel buffet linked with Li Nanxing, showing users seek information for personal experiences.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Li Nanxing associated with Fullerton Hotel buffet, driving high search volumes: Interest in the Fullerton Hotel buffet surged 1,000%, linked to actor Li Nanxing, sparking curiosity about the dining experience.
Surge in USA vs Belgium World Cup match predictions and analysis searches: Singaporeans showed growing curiosity in USA vs Belgium World Cup match predictions, seeking detailed analysis and viewing options.
Mikel Merino’s decisive goal sparks interest amid Spain’s World Cup advance: Mikel Merino’s winning goal for Spain has made him a focal point, highlighting Spain’s progression and Ronaldo’s exit.
Mbappé publicly denounces racist attack from Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla: Kylian Mbappé condemned racist remarks by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, prompting public discussion and backlash.
Bruno Fernandes’ World Cup struggles trigger analytical interest: Bruno Fernandes’ struggled World Cup form has led to scrutiny and explanations regarding his challenges during the tournament.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Singapore
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsCooling
spain vs portugal
Spain defeated Portugal with a late goal, eliminating Cristiano Ronaldo's team from the World Cup and ending his World Cup career.
10K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 5 days ago
cristiano ronaldo
02
LifeCooling
li nanxing fullerton hotel buffet
There is a surge in interest in the Fullerton Hotel buffet, particularly involving actor Li Nanxing in Singapore.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
03
SportsCooling
usa vs belgium prediction
Interest is growing in predictions and analysis ahead of the USA vs Belgium World Cup knockout match, with fans seeking odds, previews, and viewing information.
1K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 5 days ago
usa vs belgium
04
SportsCooling
mikel merino
Mikel Merino scored a late winning goal for Spain against Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career and sending Spain to the quarterfinals.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 5 days ago
ferran torres
05
SportsCooling
celeste amarilla
French football star Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator's racist remarks against him as 'despicable' and 'unworthy.'
100+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 5 days ago
06
SportsCooling
bruno fernandes
Bruno Fernandes has struggled during Portugal's World Cup campaign, attracting analysis about his performance and challenges faced in the tournament.
100+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 5 days ago
Sports / Following | 6 days ago
spain vs portugal
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 5 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 5 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Spain score late winner to beat Portugal and end Ronaldo’s World Cup dream: Live updates - The New York Times
Portugal’s Diogo Costa makes two saves against Spain to keep score level | 2026 FIFA World Cup - FOX Sports
Mikel Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career - WLBT
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal eliminated by Spain 1-0 in World Cup - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Lamine Yamal, Cristiano Ronaldo and why ego matters - The Athletic - The New York Times
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.