As excitement builds around Bafana Bafana’s first FIFA World Cup appearance since 2010, South Africans are turning to Google Search in record numbers to stay on top of every moment of the tournament.
Recent Google Trends data reveals a sharp rise in searches related to South Africa’s opening match against Mexico, with fans looking for match schedules, kick-off times, player information, team news, fixtures, standings and predictions. The surge reflects growing excitement as the world’s biggest football tournament gets underway.
One of the leading search trends has been around South Africa’s highly anticipated match against Mexico, with fans eager to learn more about the teams, key players and what to expect from the historic encounter
Whether watching from home, hanging out with friends at a viewing party, or keeping up with the tournament on the go, Google’s tools make it easy for fans to stay connected every goal, result, and highlight.
Here are 5 ways South Africans can make the most of Google during the tournament:
