Rising interest in FIFA World Cup 2026 brackets: Fans are eagerly searching for FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage brackets and expert predictions to plan and follow the tournament.
Archived Pulse in United States
Country pulse digest
Monday, June 29, 2026
Archived Pulse in United States
US search trends show heightened interest in major sports events like the FIFA World Cup 2026 and Red Sox sweep, alongside weather concerns from winter storm and heat advisories.
Active topics
24
Search volume
3.4M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports38% (9)
Weather17% (4)
Entertainment13% (3)
Money8% (2)
Politics8% (2)
World8% (2)
Life4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in the US are searching with intent to plan and follow major sports competitions like the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the Travelers Championship, highlighting engagement and anticipation. Others are seeking news and safety guidance due to severe weather events including winter storms and heat waves, reflecting worry. Entertainment seekers want to watch and relive moments from the 2026 BET Awards, especially tributes and performances. Political and monetary queries indicate users want to understand changes to election rules and Social Security benefits. Technology outage searches reveal concerns about service disruptions.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Growing worry over harsh winter storm warnings: A severe winter storm warning involving heavy snow and freezing temperatures is causing widespread concern.
BET Awards 2026 draws audiences to Lauryn Hill tributes and performances: The 2026 BET Awards captured attention for tributes to Lauryn Hill and performances by Teyana Taylor.
Red Sox sweep Yankees in thrilling MLB series: Boston Red Sox completed a dramatic four-game sweep against the New York Yankees with a walk-off win.
Travelers Championship features dramatic playoff finish: The 2026 Travelers Championship ended in a playoff showdown between Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland for $20 million.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in United States
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsCooling
fifa world cup 2026 bracket
Fans are searching for predictions and brackets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage to plan and follow the tournament progress.
2M+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
fifa world cup 2026 bracket predictor
02
WeatherCooling
winter storm warning
People are increasingly concerned about severe winter storm warnings forecasting heavy snow and freezing temperatures.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
winter storm
03
EntertainmentCooling
lauryn hill
There is heightened interest in the 2026 BET Awards, especially performances and tributes involving Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
bet awards 2026 where to watchteyana taylor
04
SportsCooling
red sox
The Boston Red Sox completed a dramatic four-game sweep of the New York Yankees, highlighted by a 10th-inning rally and walk-off win.
200K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 3 days ago
sonny grayred sox scoreyankees vs red sox
05
SportsCooling
travelers championship 2026
The 2026 Travelers Championship saw a thrilling playoff between Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland to decide the winner of the $20 million purse.
200K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 3 days ago
who won the travelers championship 2026pga leaderboard
06
EntertainmentCooling
bet awards
The 2026 BET Awards featured major winners like Cardi B and Kendrick Lamar, with comedian Druski attracting attention for his memorable performance.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
druskibetbet awards 2026 time
07
SportsCooling
miles bridges
Miles Bridges has been traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Phoenix Suns, a move that is generating significant discussion among fans.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
grayson allenroyce o'nealemiles bridges trade
08
MoneyCooling
buc-ees expansion plans u.s.
Buc-ee’s announced plans for significant expansion with 15 new store locations across the United States.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
09
PoliticsCooling
trump election rules pushback
Federal judges blocked former President Donald Trump’s orders to change midterm election rules affecting mail-in voting.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
10
SportsCooling
brazil vs japan
Interest in the upcoming 2026 World Cup match between Brazil and Japan is surging, with fans seeking odds, predictions, and viewing options.
50K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 3 days ago
japan vs brazilbrazil vs japan prediction
11
WeatherCooling
heat advisory
A severe heat advisory is affecting much of the US, prompting widespread concern over extreme temperatures and health risks.
50K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 3 days ago
12
WorldCooling
electric forest
Authorities and the public are focused on the tragic discovery of a newborn's body in a portable restroom at the Electric Forest music festival in Michigan.
20K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 3 days ago
electric forest 2026neonate
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Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 3 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 2M+ recorded searches. People are searching to make a timely decision or plan.
Last seen 3 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
World Cup knockout bracket predictions: Picking the biggest shocks, best games and winners - The Athletic - The New York…
Alexi Lalas' 2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket Prediction - FOX Sports
World Cup Round Of 32 Predictions: One Thing To Watch For Every Team - FOX Sports
World Cup 2026 Knockout-Stage Predictions: The Opta Supercomputer Forecasts Every Team’s Chances - Opta Analyst
Updated World Cup 2026 Bracket, Odds and Round of 32 Schedule After Sunday's Results - Bleacher Report
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.