Mbappe Injury Worries Fans: Kylian Mbappe's ankle injury during World Cup play is causing fan concern about his future performance and recovery.
Archived Pulse in United States
Country pulse digest
Friday, July 10, 2026
Archived Pulse in United States
Search trends in the US show high interest in major sports events including Mbappe's injury and World Cup matches, McGregor's UFC return, and Wimbledon tennis results. Political concerns focus on U.S.-Iran tensions at the Strait of Hormuz and national policy developments.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.6M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports33% (8)
Politics21% (5)
Money13% (3)
Entertainment13% (3)
World13% (3)
Health4% (1)
Life4% (1)
Why people are curious
People across the US are driven by various intents gleaned from the data. Sporting event followers engage with live updates and analyses to remain informed on match developments and athlete conditions, reflecting an intent to follow and participate in current sports narratives. There is a notable worrying intent surrounding Mbappe’s injury and a health scare involving Mitch McConnell, showing concern for prominent figures’ wellbeing. Political searches often seek explanations about policies, geopolitical tensions, and legal developments, underpinning a desire to understand complex events.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Belgium vs Spain Quarterfinal Focus: Fans are eagerly following the intense 2026 World Cup quarterfinal between Belgium and Spain, highlighting key players and live updates.
McGregor's UFC Comeback Fight: Conor McGregor's return to UFC after five years against Max Holloway has sparked intense fan interest and fight predictions.
Sinner Upsets Djokovic at Wimbledon: Jannik Sinner's surprise victory over Novak Djokovic to reach Wimbledon final draws tennis fans to follow the championship matchup.
Strait of Hormuz Security Tensions: Recent geopolitical tension around the Strait of Hormuz involves renewed U.S. strikes on Iran and ongoing regional risk concerns.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in United States
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
PoliticsNew
james woods
Troy Jackson is running for US Senate after Graham Platner suspended his campaign in Maine.
10K+ searches · 200% growthFirst recent appearance
troynirav shahshenna bellows
02
SportsPeaking
mbappe injury
Kylian Mbappe sustained a slight ankle injury during France's World Cup run, prompting concerns among fans about his fitness.
500K+ searches · 200% growthSearch volume up 150%
mbappefrance gamewho won france or morocco
03
SportsSurging
belgium vs spain
Fans are closely following the high-stakes quarterfinal match between Belgium and Spain in the 2026 World Cup.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 300%
lamine yamalspain belgiumspain
04
SportsSurging
conor mcgregor
There is strong interest in UFC 329 featuring Conor McGregor's return fight against Max Holloway after a lengthy hiatus.
200K+ searches · 100% growthSearch volume up 300%
ufc 329conor mcgregor fightmcgregor vs holloway 2
05
SportsNew
españa - bélgica
Spain's Fabián Ruiz scored a key goal to take the lead against Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match, drawing significant attention.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
españa vs belgicafabián ruizespaña vs. bélgica
06
SportsNew
sinner vs djokovic
Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic to reach the Wimbledon final, setting up a championship match against Alexander Zverev, drawing extensive media and public interest.
100K+ searches · 800% growthFirst recent appearance
djokovic vs sinnerjannik sinner
07
PoliticsSurging
hegseth pushes for action after sailors appear to flout his beard policy
Pete Hegseth has pushed for stricter enforcement of beard policies among Navy personnel, prompting searches to understand the new grooming standards and controversies.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 3 places
pete hegseth military grooming standardshegseth beard policy
08
MoneySurging
dairy queen closures
Many Dairy Queen locations across the US are closing in 2026 amid rising costs and franchise disputes.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
09
SportsSurging
lebron cleveland
Interest in LeBron James’ potential move to Cleveland and major sports events in 2026 is surging.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
cleveland cavaliersespnnba scores
10
SportsEmerging
fever vs mercury
The Indiana Fever’s recent WNBA games, especially against the Phoenix Mercury, have drawn strong attention.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 3 places
indiana fever vs phoenix mercurykelsey mitchell
11
PoliticsNew
mitch mcconnell ambulance stretcher video
People are searching about new video showing Senator Mitch McConnell being loaded into an ambulance amid ongoing health concerns.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
mysterycnn newsloaded
12
SportsNew
charles de ketelaere
Interest has spiked in Charles De Ketelaere after he scored a crucial goal for Belgium against Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
de ketelaereketelaerebelgium de ketelaere
Politics / Following | 2 days ago
james woods
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 10K+ recent searches and 200% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Graham Platner is out. Troy Jackson should replace him | Dustin Guastella - The Guardian
Opinion | The Beautiful Truth About Helen of Troy - The New York Times
Maine’s Three Likely Replacements for Graham Platner - The American Prospect
Former Maine Sen. Troy Jackson says it would be 'self-serving' if Graham Platner runs - NPR
Troy Jackson announces run for US Senate after Platner suspends campaign - newscentermaine.com
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.