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Adidas Unveils Trionda, the Official 2026 World Cup Match Ball

The four-panel design with a side-mounted AI sensor targets stable flight across varied host-city climates.

Overview

  • Adidas revealed Trionda on Thursday at Brooklyn Bridge Park, presenting a look that nods to the co-hosts with blue, red and green waves plus icons including a star, a maple leaf and an eagle.
  • The ball was engineered for climate variability, with humidity-controlled lab work followed by player trials in seven of the 16 host cities to keep feel and grip consistent.
  • Aerodynamics guided the switch to four fluid panels with tuned seams and debossing to enhance in-flight stability after lessons from past World Cup balls.
  • The embedded Connected Ball Technology captures precise movement data in real time, using AI to support quicker and more accurate officiating decisions through VAR.
  • Adidas plans further real-world validation before the tournament, and national teams will train with the ball roughly three to four months ahead of the June 11, 2026 opener at Estadio Azteca.