Argentina vs Austria World Cup Victory: Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup with Lionel Messi breaking a scoring record in the match.
Archived Pulse in United States
Country pulse digest
Monday, June 22, 2026
Archived Pulse in United States
US online searches show strong interest in major 2026 FIFA World Cup matches and record-breaking sports moments involving Lionel Messi and Egypt’s historic win. Entertainment buzz includes Love Island's 'French fries' code and tributes for Clive Davis.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.9M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports29% (7)
Entertainment25% (6)
Politics17% (4)
World8% (2)
Health4% (1)
Money4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Why people are curious
People researching these topics largely seek to follow and stay updated on current, high-profile events in sports, such as the World Cup matches and major trades. Entertainment queries reflect a desire to explain and understand cultural references and celebrity news, including reality TV codes and notable deaths. Health-related searches show concern and caution about medication safety and recalls. Political inquiries stem from following significant rulings, leadership changes, and election developments. Technology interest is linked to evaluating purchasing options.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Egypt's Landmark Win at World Cup: Egypt achieved a historic first win against New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup, advancing their chances in Group G.
Love Island 'French fries' Secret Code: The phrase 'French fries' on Love Island Season 8 is a secret code used by contestants, attracting fan curiosity.
Music Executive Clive Davis Dies at 94: Clive Davis, a legendary music executive known for signing iconic artists like Whitney Houston, has died at age 94.
Blood Pressure Medication Recall: A nationwide recall of blood pressure medication, including chlorthalidone, is underway due to concerns about potential ineffectiveness.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in United States
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
PoliticsDeclining
abelardo de la espriella
Abelardo de la Espriella leads a contentious Colombian presidential race amid allegations and political shifts.
50K+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 14 days ago
gustavo petro
02
SportsDeclining
argentina - austria
Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup with Lionel Messi breaking a scoring record in the match.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
argentinaargentina world cuplionel messi
03
SportsDeclining
new zealand vs egypt
Egypt achieved a historic first win against New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup, advancing their chances in Group G.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
egypt world cupmo salahegypt
04
EntertainmentDeclining
french fries love island
The phrase 'French fries' on Love Island Season 8 is a secret code used by contestants, attracting fan curiosity.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
what is french fries love island
05
EntertainmentDeclining
clive davis
Clive Davis, a legendary music executive known for signing iconic artists like Whitney Houston, has died at age 94.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
clive davis net worthwhitney houston
06
HealthDeclining
rising pharma chlorthalidone recall
A nationwide recall of blood pressure medication, including chlorthalidone, is underway due to concerns about potential ineffectiveness.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
blood pressure medication recalleddrug recall
07
MoneyDeclining
alan greenspan
Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve Chair known for guiding the U.S. economy through prosperity and crisis, has died at 100.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
andrea mitchellgreenspanalan greenspan wife
08
SportsDeclining
dusty may
People are searching to understand why Michigan named Mike Boynton interim coach after Dusty May left for the Mavericks.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
michigan basketballmike boynton
09
PoliticsDeclining
supreme court
Searches spike as the Supreme Court reinstates the murder conviction in the Etan Patz case and rules on voting rights protections.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
etan patzsupreme court ruling
10
SportsDeclining
brady tkachuk
Fans are following the major trade sending Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers and its impact on the team.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
brady tkachuk tradeflorida panthers
11
TechnologyDeclining
steam machine
People are searching about the Steam Machine, focusing on its price and specifications.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
steam machine pricesteam machine specs
12
CultureDeclining
michael feldman savannah guthrie relationship
There is growing curiosity about the relationship between Michael Feldman and Savannah Guthrie.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 14 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 50K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 14 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
The Trump-loving right wins Colombia’s presidency - The Economist
Colombians vote in runoff election expected to trigger shift in decades-long armed conflict - The Guardian
Outgoing Colombian president claims Israel fixed elections after losing to right-wing candidate - The Jerusalem Post
Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia's election as rival challenges vote - The New Indian Expr…
Colombia’s De La Espriella, who vowed to move embassy to Jerusalem, leads presidential race - Ynetnews
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.