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FIFA and Adidas Unveil Trionda as Official 2026 World Cup Match Ball

The connected-ball pairs a four-panel aerodynamic build with a 500 Hz motion sensor that feeds VAR for faster, more precise rulings.

Overview

  • FIFA and adidas presented the ball in New York, with Gianni Infantino unveiling it and Lionel Messi participating in the reveal.
  • Trionda’s red, green and blue panels feature host icons—the maple leaf for Canada, an eagle for Mexico and stars for the United States.
  • A four-panel construction with deep seams and textured reliefs is engineered for stable flight and improved grip across varied conditions.
  • The embedded sensor streams data at 500 Hz to the VAR system to assist on offsides, ball-in/out and other critical calls in real time.
  • Sales begin in early October with the pro match version around US$170, and the ball is designated for all 104 matches of the expanded tournament.