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The week in trends — 2026-W26

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The 2026 World Cup dominated coverage this week, with the USA's projected advancement to the Round of 32 and their standing in the bracket drawing significant attention. Related stories included South Africa's match against South Korea, as well as overall World Cup 2026 standings

The 2026 World Cup dominated coverage this week, with the USA's projected advancement to the Round of 32 and their standing in the bracket drawing significant attention. Related stories included South Africa's match against South Korea, as well as overall World Cup 2026 standings and projections for which teams might advance.

The sports news was not limited to soccer, however. The NBA and NHL also made headlines, with the Sixers' selection of Labaron Philon in the 2026 draft and a mock draft for the NHL. Other sports news included the Mets firing their manager after a 34-47 start, Lions' Terrion Arnold's arrest, and Cristiano Ronaldo's achievement of scoring at six World Cups.

Beyond sports, tech news included coverage of Prime Day deals and Apple's price increases for MacBooks and iPads. The range of categories covered this week reflects a mix of major sporting events and significant tech news.

The week's top trends

  1. 2026 World Cup Bracket, Standings, Projections: USA in Round of 32, Who Else Might Advance?
    Sports · 35 sources · v194
  2. South Africa v South Korea: World Cup 2026
    Sports · 32 sources · v157
  3. The best Prime Day deals we found on our favorite gear
    Technology · 32 sources · v83
  4. Sixers select Alabama guard Labaron Philon with the 22nd pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
    Sports · 34 sources · v92
  5. Mets fire manager Mendoza after 34-47 start
    Sports · 20 sources · v47
  6. World Cup 2026 standings: Who's in, who's out and every team's path to the Round of 32
    Sports · 24 sources · v61
  7. Lions' Terrion Arnold arrested; charges carry possible life in prison
    Sports · 27 sources · v83
  8. 2026 NHL Mock Draft 3.0: Wheeler’s final predictions for the first 2 rounds
    Sports · 23 sources · v60
  9. Apple increases MacBook and iPad prices by 20%
    Technology · 17 sources · v30
  10. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo ends goal drought, first to score at 6 World Cups
    Sports · 20 sources · v45