High spikes in searches for World Cup matches in Vietnam: Vietnamese interest has surged for multiple 2026 FIFA World Cup football matches including Portugal vs DR Congo, England vs Croatia, Colombia vs. Uzeb
Archived Pulse in Vietnam
Country pulse digest
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Archived Pulse in Vietnam
Vietnam's top search trends reveal overwhelming interest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, alongside notable attention to cultural festivals, digital ID adoption, economic concerns like lottery and fuel prices, and legal-administrative topics such as residency and airport development.
Active topics
24
Search volume
972K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports33% (8)
Money21% (5)
World13% (3)
Culture8% (2)
Life8% (2)
Weather8% (2)
Technology4% (1)
Politics4% (1)
Why people are curious
Users in Vietnam are primarily seeking information to follow current international sports events, especially the 2026 FIFA World Cup, by looking for live updates, match scores, and analyses. There is also strong curiosity about traditional cultural events, driving explanatory searches to understand their significance and rituals. People want to comprehend and navigate developments in government technology, particularly related to the VNeID app, which is becoming essential for administrative purposes. Meanwhile, daily economic concerns such as lottery results and fuel prices prompt users to stay informed to make timely decisions.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Cultural observances gain attention with explaining intent: Queries about traditional cultural events such as Tết Đoan Ngọ highlight ongoing engagement with Vietnamese heritage.
Digital identity app VNeID seeing rapid public adoption and attention: The rapid adoption of VNeID electronic ID app underlines interest in technology and digital administration in Vietnam.
Economic daily life tracked via lottery and fuel price searches: Vietnamese searches on lottery results and fuel prices show active engagement with daily economic concerns.
Public curious about residency laws and national airport expansions: Topics on residency regulations and airport infrastructure projects signal concerns on legal and infrastructure developments.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Vietnam
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsDeclining
ghana – panama
The trend reflects widespread interest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Ghana and Panama, where Ghana secured a 1-0 victory with a late goal by Caleb Yirenkyi.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
panamapanama vs ghanaghana đấu với panama
02
SportsDeclining
bồ đào nha đấu với chdc congo
The trend involves the football match between Portugal and DR Congo, attracting significant attention in Vietnam.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
giải bóng đá vô địch thế giới
03
SportsDeclining
anh – croatia
The search trend 'anh – croatia' surged in Vietnam due to high interest in the England vs Croatia football match held on June 18th.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
anh đấu với croatiaanh và croatia
04
SportsDeclining
colombia vs uzbekistan
The trend 'Colombia vs Uzbekistan' surged due to a recent football match where Colombia defeated Uzbekistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
uzbekistan – colombiacolombiacolombia vs
05
MoneyDeclining
xổ số ngày 17 tháng 6
People in Vietnam are actively searching for lottery results on June 17th, particularly for the Southern Vietnam lottery draws.
200K+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 14 days ago
xổ số miền nam ngày 18 tháng 6xổ số miền nam thứ 5
06
TechnologyDeclining
vneid
VNeID is a rapidly growing digital identification app in Vietnam, set to evolve into a national digital super app with expanded functionalities.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
07
WorldDeclining
biển đăng ký xe
The surge in searches for 'biển đăng ký xe' reflects growing public interest in vehicle registration plates in Vietnam.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
08
PoliticsDeclining
thường trú
The trend 'thường trú' relates to residency status and legal regulations in Vietnam, gaining attention due to recent governmental, legal, and administrative updates.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
09
CultureDeclining
tết đoan ngọ
Tết Đoan Ngọ, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, is a traditional Vietnamese holiday celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.
10K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 14 days ago
tết đoan ngọ là ngày gìcúng mùng 5 tháng 5
10
SportsDeclining
séc vs nam phi
The search trend 'séc vs nam phi' reflects significant interest in a sports match between the Czech Republic and South Africa, with users looking for live updates and results.
10K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 14 days ago
nam phi vs séccộng hoà séc vs nam phi
11
SportsDeclining
thượng uý lê văn thắng
The search trend 'thượng uý lê văn thắng' is gaining rapid interest in Vietnam with over 10,000 searches and 500% growth.
10K+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 14 days ago
thượng úy lê văn thắng24hlê văn thắng
12
SportsDeclining
mexico hàn quốc
The search trend 'mexico hàn quốc' indicates a strong interest in the live coverage and scores of the Mexico vs. South Korea World Cup match.
10K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 14 days ago
truc tiep wctỷ số world cup hôm nay
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 14 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 20K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 14 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Ghana 1-0 Panama (Jun 17, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN
Ghana score the World Cup’s latest winning goal to beat Panama as fans boo hydration breaks - The New York Times
Ghana vs Panama Extended Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™ - FOX Sports
Ghana grab vital World Cup victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp goal - The Guardian
Ghana beat Panama 1–0 in chaotic World Cup Group L match - Al Jazeera
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.