FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches Dominate Searches: Vietnamese interest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is surging, notably for matches such as Portugal vs. DR Congo, England vs. Croatia, Colombia vs. Uzebek
Archived Pulse in Vietnam
Country pulse digest
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Archived Pulse in Vietnam
Vietnam’s trending topics are anchored by intense public interest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, rapid expansion of the VNeID digital app, serious weather events causing flooding concerns, active engagement with lottery result updates.
Active topics
24
Search volume
820K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports42% (10)
Life13% (3)
Money13% (3)
Entertainment8% (2)
Culture8% (2)
Technology8% (2)
Weather4% (1)
Politics4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Vietnam are deeply engaged with global sporting events, particularly the 2026 FIFA World Cup, prompting them to follow live matches, scores, and player news, as indicated by the dominant 'following' and 'watching' intents in sports-related trends. The public also seeks to understand and utilize new government digital services, driving 'explaining' intent for the VNeID app as it becomes a crucial digital identity and payment solution. Concerns about recent natural disasters illustrate a 'worrying' intent, as citizens aim to stay informed about weather and safety. Lottery trends reveal people's motivation to 'follow' timely result updates.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
VNeID Digital Identity System Grows into National Super App: VNeID expands as Vietnam's top digital identity platform into an integrated super app with payment and administrative functions.
Severe Flooding in Northern Vietnam Spurs Search Spike: Flash floods and landslides in northern Vietnam cause public concern, as severe weather events prompt many to seek information on 'lũ quét'.
Southern Vietnam Lottery Results Drive High Interest: Lottery results for Southern Vietnam on June 17th attract widespread public attention as people follow the latest outcomes.
Cultural Traditions Spark Growing Curiosity in Vietnam: Vietnamese searches reveal curiosity about traditional cultural events such as the Dragon Boat Festival (Tết Đoan Ngọ), highlighting rituals and local
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Vietnam
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
EntertainmentDeclining
pokemon champions
The mobile game Pokémon Champions has gained significant popularity in Vietnam with a 600% growth in search volume.
2K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 14 days ago
02
SportsDeclining
bồ đào nha đấu với chdc congo
There is a significant surge in interest about the soccer match between Portugal (Bồ Đào Nha) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (CHDC Congo).
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
thứ hạng của đội tuyển bồ đào nha gặp đội tuyển bóng đá quốc gia cộng hòa dân chủ congobồ đào nha vs congo
03
SportsDeclining
anh vs croatia
The trend "anh vs croatia" reflects a surge in interest in the football match between England and Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, particularly in Vietnam.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
anh đấu với croatiaanh và croatia
04
LifeDeclining
xổ số miền nam ngày 17 tháng 6
The search trend 'xổ số miền nam ngày 17 tháng 6' reflects a significant interest in the Southern Vietnam lottery results for June 17th.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
xổ số ngày 17 tháng 6
05
SportsDeclining
colombia vs uzbekistan
The trend 'colombia vs uzbekistan' relates to a high-interest sports event, specifically a FIFA World Cup match between Kazakhstan and Colombia.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
colombiacolombia vsuzbekistan vs colombia
06
SportsDeclining
ghana vs panama
The Ghana vs Panama match is a highly searched topic as it pertains to an exciting 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L game where Ghana won 1-0.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
ghana đấu với panamapanamapanama vs ghana
07
SportsDeclining
portugal vs dr congo
The Portugal vs DR Congo match is gaining significant attention as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage, highlighted by DR Congo earning their first ever World Cup point.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
portugal vsyoane wissapedro neto
08
CultureDeclining
hà nội
The search interest in 'Hà Nội' has surged significantly, reflecting growing attention to the city's evolving cultural tourism, weather developments.
20K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 14 days ago
09
TechnologyDeclining
vneid
VNeID is evolving into Vietnam's all-in-one digital super app that integrates biometric ID with multiple administrative and financial functions.
10K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 14 days ago
10
WeatherDeclining
lũ quét
The sharp increase in searches for 'lũ quét' reflects public concern about recent destructive flash floods and landslides in northern Vietnam caused by storms like Bualoi and.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
11
SportsDeclining
england vs croatia
England's recent football match against Croatia has seen a surge in interest, notably in Vietnam, due to a significant World Cup win increase and standout performances.
10K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 14 days ago
marcus rashfordenglandengland vs
12
MoneyDeclining
xây dựng
The 'xây dựng' trend in Vietnam is rapidly growing with over 5,000 searches, reflecting increased public interest in construction-related topics, regulations.
5K+ 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 2K+ recorded searches. People are searching to take part in a game, challenge, or playful trend.
Last seen 14 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Pokémon Champions Is Available Now on iOS and Android Devices - Pokemon.com
iPhone users can now join the 'Pokemon Champions' fray - AppleInsider
Pokémon Champions’ Update Made Mega Staraptor Terrifying - Kotaku
Mega Raichu X and Y are going to be strong in Pokemon Champions – here’s why - Nintendo Everything
‘Pokémon Champions’ Out Now on iOS and Android - playday.one
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.