Football Matches Captivate Attention: Intense interest in international football matches like Paraguay vs. France and Canada vs. Morocco dominates Turkey's search trends.
Archived Pulse in Turkey
Country pulse digest
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Archived Pulse in Turkey
In Turkey, intense interest centers on international football matches and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside economic concerns about inflation and retirement system reforms.
Active topics
24
Search volume
334K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports50% (12)
Money17% (4)
Politics13% (3)
World8% (2)
Life4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Entertainment4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Turkey are largely curious about current international and national football events, following match updates, player performances, and tournament progress, especially related to the FIFA World Cup 2026. Economic intent centers on understanding inflation trends, government policies, and potential changes to the retirement system, reflecting a need for clarity in financial matters. The audience is also seeking information about the imminent geomagnetic storm due to concerns about its impact on daily infrastructure and services.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Economic Policy and Retirement Reforms Under Scrutiny: Economic topics gain traction, particularly inflation outlooks discussed by Mehmet Şimşek and debates on Turkey's retirement system reforms.
Geomagnetic Storm Spurs Widespread Concern: Public concern rises over a geomagnetic storm expected to impact vital services such as electricity and internet connectivity in Turkey.
Live Music and Concerts Garner High Interest: Concerts and live music events see a surge in popularity, with Turkish audiences eager for updates and tour information.
Political Developments Spark Search Activity: Political dynamics attract curiosity, especially regarding opposition figures like Ali Babacan and party resignations such as Adnan Beker's departure.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Turkey
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsNew
2026 fifa dünya kupası d
Searches about the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D standings and Turkey's status in the tournament have increased notably.
2K+ searches · 700% growthFirst recent appearance
02
SportsSurging
paraguay - fransa
People are searching about the soccer match between Paraguay and France, likely due to a recent or upcoming game involving these national teams.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
fransa paraguayparaguay fransaباراغواي ضد فرنسا
03
MoneySurging
mehmet şimşek
Interest in Mehmet Şimşek is driven by his statements on inflation trends and economic outlook in Turkey.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
04
SportsSurging
kanada - fas
Searches focus on the football match between Canada and Morocco as fans track tournament progress and results.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
kanada fasfransa millî futbol takımı
05
SportsEmerging
2026
People are actively following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, focusing on matches like Paraguay versus France as well as player achievements such as Mbappé joining Messi's ranks.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 2 places
paraguay vs francefrance vs paraguay
06
LifePeaking
yabani ot
There is a surge in interest around cleaning and maintenance activities in public and communal spaces in Turkey, such as coastal areas and cemeteries.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
07
SportsSurging
ilhan fakılı
Interest in İlhan Fakılı has increased due to football transfer news, particularly regarding his move to Beşiktaş and related player statistics.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 1 places
trossard beşiktaşbjk haber
08
MoneyNew
maaş
People in Turkey are searching about 'maaş', which means salary, indicating interest in income changes and bonuses.
10K+ searches · 400% growthFirst recent appearance
09
WorldSurging
jeomanyetik fırtına
A sharp increase in searches about 'jeomanyetik fırtına' shows concern over an upcoming geomagnetic storm in Turkey.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
10
TechnologySurging
Turkish users show increased interest in WhatsApp, focusing on features, impersonation issues, and usage news.
10K+ searches · 100% growthSearch volume up 400%
11
MoneySurging
emeklilik sistemi
There is growing interest in reforms to Turkey's retirement system due to concerns about fairness and sustainability.
10K+ searches · 500% growthSearch volume up 100%
12
SportsNew
yağız sabuncuoğlu
Search interest around Yağız Sabuncuoğlu and related terms has increased, with some focus on sports news involving Greenwood.
10K+ searches · 200% growthFirst recent appearance
greenwoodmason greenwood
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 2K+ recent searches and 700% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.