World Cup Matches Drive Search Spikes: The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout matches, especially the France vs Sweden game, dominate sports interest.
Archived Pulse in Turkey
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Archived Pulse in Turkey
In Turkey, the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages, especially France vs Sweden, lead a surge in sports interest.
Active topics
24
Search volume
174K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports50% (12)
Politics25% (6)
Money8% (2)
Entertainment8% (2)
Life4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Why people are curious
Turkish internet users exhibit diverse intents driven by current events. Many are following 2026 FIFA World Cup matches to keep up with game schedules, scores, and standout players, demonstrating a following intent in sports. There is a significant explaining intent as people seek to understand the functions and activities of Turkey’s Constitutional Court and governmental economic prospects as described by Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek. Fans' following interest extends to domestic football club Galatasaray's roster changes and individual player updates.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Anayasa Mahkemesi Judicial Engagements: Turkey's Constitutional Court activities and judicial reform package submission spark legal and political queries.
Economic Outlook and Finance Minister Statements: Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek's comments on disinflation and economic stability attract economic curiosity.
Galatasaray Transfer and Team Updates: Interest in Turkish football club Galatasaray rises with transfer news and player updates.
Footballer Personal and Professional Developments: Public pays attention to recent incidents involving footballers Lucas Torreira and Emre Mor, following developments closely.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Turkey
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsCooling
galatasaray
Interest in Galatasaray relates to fans following player transfers, contract developments, and team updates for the Turkish football club.
10K+ searches · 100% growthLast seen 6 days ago
02
SportsCooling
fransa - isveç
The search trend centers on the football match between France and Sweden, reflecting significant interest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
fransa isveçfransa maçıfransa isveç maçı
03
PoliticsCooling
anayasa mahkemesi
Interest revolves around Turkey's Constitutional Court activities and related judicial affairs, including regional cooperation and legislative developments.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
04
MoneyCooling
mehmet şimşek
Searches relate to Turkey's economic outlook, specifically disinflation trends and statements by Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek about economic stability and risks.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
05
SportsCooling
fildişi sahili - norveç
The high interest in Ivory Coast versus Norway relates to following the international football match and Norway's national football team.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
norveç maçınorveçnorveç millî futbol takımı
06
SportsCooling
france vs sweden
Search interest in France vs Sweden matches is driven by people following World Cup events and standout performances by Kylian Mbappé.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
kylian mbappémichael olisembappe
07
EntertainmentCooling
ceza
Ceza is a notable Turkish rapper with growing online interest, linked to Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü and live sports events in Turkey.
10K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 6 days ago
fenerbahçe spor kulübü
08
SportsCooling
meksika - ekvador
Fans in Turkey are following the high excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 matches, including Mexico vs. Ecuador.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
meksika ekvadormeksika ekvador maçı
09
SportsCooling
mario lemina
Interest in Mario Lemina, recently pivotal in Galatasaray's win over Liverpool, has surged among Turkish audiences.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
lemina
10
SportsCooling
emre mor
Emre Mor is a football player whose career is gaining attention due to recent developments and performance.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
11
SportsCooling
فرنسا ضد السويد
There is significant public interest in the France versus Sweden football match and related international games.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
منتخب فرنسا
12
PoliticsCooling
silahlı kuvvetler
Searches are focused on Turkey's military developments and geopolitical role in the region.
2K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 6 days ago
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 ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
McCollum parts ways with Galatasaray, but quickly finds a new team - Eurohoops
Efes guard set for Galatasaray move as one of Turkiye's top-paid domestic players - BasketNews.com
Galatasaray faces Icardi uncertainty as contract expires today - Türkiye Today
Galatasaray 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Leaked - Footy Headlines
Galatasaray put advertising rights out to tender - Inside World Football
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.