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FIFA and Adidas Unveil TRIONDA, the Official 2026 World Cup Ball With 500Hz Sensor

Retail sales begin with a design that honors the three host nations.

Overview

  • The match-day ball integrates a side-mounted 500Hz inertial sensor from adidas Connected Ball Technology that streams data to VAR for faster offside and handball decisions alongside player tracking and AI.
  • Engineered with a new four-panel construction, deep seams, embossed textures and counter-balances opposite the sensor, the ball is designed to maintain flight stability and improve grip in wet conditions.
  • TRIONDA’s red, green and blue graphics reference the United States, Mexico and Canada, with embossed icons of a star, eagle and maple leaf plus gold detailing that nods to the World Cup trophy.
  • The ball is available now through adidas and retail partners, with listings around €160 for the official match model.
  • Adidas is also releasing a 31-inch ‘Jumbo’ Trionda replica as a promotional fan item, reported at $320 with an October 2025 rollout.