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

The four-panel design blends host-nation iconography with a built-in motion sensor to feed real-time data to match officials.

Overview

  • FIFA and Adidas officially revealed Trionda on October 2, with Gianni Infantino presenting the ball and Lionel Messi featured in launch content.
  • The design uses red, green and blue to honor Canada, Mexico and the United States, featuring a maple leaf, an eagle and stars across the panels.
  • A four-panel construction with deep seams and a raised relief aims to stabilize flight and enhance grip in wet conditions.
  • An internal connected-ball sensor operating near 500 Hz transmits precise motion data to VAR systems to aid offside and goal-line rulings and expand analytics.
  • Adidas began sales in early October on its website, listing the premium match version at about US$170 and multiple lower-tier models, ahead of the December 5 draw and the June 11, 2026 kickoff.