France tops group with Dembélé hat-trick against Norway: Ousmane Dembélé's stunning hat-trick propelled France past Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, elevating France as tournament favorites and
Archived Pulse in South Africa
Country pulse digest
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Archived Pulse in South Africa
South African interest centers on the 2026 FIFA World Cup with notable matches involving France, Senegal, Egypt, and Cape Verde drawing significant attention. Concurrently, economic concerns about fluctuating fuel prices and immigration issues are prominent.
Active topics
24
Search volume
229.7K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports50% (12)
Politics13% (3)
Money13% (3)
Life8% (2)
Weather4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
World4% (1)
Entertainment4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in South Africa are largely following the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches to stay updated on team performances and results, driven by their curiosity about international sports outcomes and national pride. The intent to follow is clear in search activities related to games and player highlights. At the same time, there is a need for understanding complex political and economic issues such as fuel pricing, immigration laws, and legal cases, indicating an explanatory intent for these topics. Local sports coaching news also draws attention for updates on team dynamics. Meanwhile, technology-related searches suggest an interest in deeper explanations around privacy and societal impacts.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Senegal routs Iraq 5-0 to maintain knockout stage hopes: Senegal's commanding 5-0 victory over Iraq keeps their World Cup advancement hopes alive with crucial goals from substitutes.
Cape Verde reaches World Cup last 32 after draw with Saudi Arabia: Cape Verde's historic 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia secures their progression to the last 32, marking a milestone celebrated internationally.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in South Africa
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsCooling
cabo verde vs saudi arabia
Cape Verde secured a historic 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia in the World Cup, marking their advancement to the last 32 and earning widespread acclaim.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
cape verde world cup
02
SportsCooling
norway vs france
Ousmane Dembélé's hat-trick led France to a decisive victory over Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, confirming their status as favorites.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
dembeleousmane dembélé
03
SportsCooling
egypt vs iran
The Egypt vs Iran match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup attracted attention with predictions and preparations for the game as both teams compete for advancement.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
egypt national football teamegypt vs iran prediction
04
SportsCooling
senegal national football team vs iraq national football team standings
Senegal's dominant 5-0 victory over Iraq in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kept their hopes alive for advancing to the knockout stage.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
senegalsenegal world cupsenegal vs
05
SportsCooling
uruguay national football team vs spain national football team standings
Spain defeated Uruguay in their World Cup 2026 Group H match, leading to Uruguay’s early elimination from the tournament.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
spain vs uruguay
06
SportsCooling
new zealand vs belgium
Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 in their World Cup 2026 Group G match, with significant interest in the group standings and qualification scenarios.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
belgium vs new zealandbelgium fc
07
PoliticsCooling
foreign national
People are searching for information about foreign nationals related to immigration, legal compliance, and travel restrictions.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
08
SportsCooling
manqoba mngqithi golden arrows exit
Searches focus on news about Manqoba Mngqithi possibly leaving his position as coach of the Golden Arrows soccer team.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
09
WeatherCooling
n3 route night driving advisory
People are looking for advisories about night driving conditions on the N3 route.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
10
SportsCooling
south korea world cup coach
South Korea's World Cup coach Hong Myung-bo faces heavy criticism as the team's qualification chances dwindle amid a disappointing performance.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
hong myung-bo
11
MoneyCooling
south african fuel prices
South African fuel prices are fluctuating amid rising energy costs, prompting calls for government intervention and potential relief measures.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
petrol price july 2026
12
TechnologyCooling
sim card
Searches for 'sim card' spike alongside exploration of topics about technology, privacy, and social commentary featured in recent articles.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
you
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 4 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 10K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 4 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia: Blue Sharks make history to reach World Cup last 32 - BBC
2026 World Cup Group H Scenarios, Standings: What Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia Need To Advance - FOX Sports
Cape Verde's World Cup success isn't just for them, it's for every soccer fan to enjoy - ESPN
At least 4 people shot in Brockton amid Cape Verde World Cup celebrations - Boston 25 News
Cape Verde’s World Cup fairytale continues after Saudi Arabia draw secures Argentina tie - The Guardian
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.