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FIFA and Adidas Unveil Trionda, the 2026 World Cup Match Ball

The ball pairs host‑nation symbolism with a 500‑Hz sensor that streams real‑time data to VAR.

Overview

  • FIFA and Adidas presented Trionda in New York roughly eight months before the June 11–July 19, 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
  • The name combines “tri” and the Spanish “onda” for “three waves,” signaling the tournament’s first three‑nation finals.
  • The white ball features red, green and blue panels plus embossed icons—a maple leaf, an eagle and a star—with a gold detail referencing the trophy.
  • A 500‑Hz motion sensor inside the ball streams real‑time movement data to VAR to aid offside and other calls, according to FIFA and Adidas.
  • Adidas touts a four‑panel design and textured embossing for flight stability and wet‑weather grip, with early promotion already visible and some outlets reporting a €160 retail price.