Common view has holograms are displayed in the course of the official launch of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Ball “Trionda” at Brooklyn Bridge Park on October 02, 2025 in New York Metropolis. — AFP
FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, combining high-tech refinements and design particulars celebrating the three co-host nations — the US, Mexico and Canada.
The ball, referred to as Trionda, was once more designed by German producer Adidas, supplier of the official World Cup balls for the reason that 1970 event.
The 2026 FIFA Males´s World Cup match ball named Trionda is pictured throughout its unveiling in New York on October 2, 2025. — AFP
“I am delighted and proud to present the Trionda,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino because the ball was revealed at an occasion in New York on Thursday.
The primary World Cup organised by three nations, with 48 groups competing, impressed each the identify and the design of the ball that includes crimson, blue and inexperienced colors.
Iconography from every host nation — maple leaves from Canada, the eagle from Mexico and stars from the US additionally function, with a triangle referring to the unity of the three nations.
Former footballers Jurgen Klinsmann, Cafu, Zinedine Zidane, Alessandro Del Piero, and Xavi Hernandez attend the official launch of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Ball “Trionda” at Brooklyn Bridge Park on October 02, 2025, in New York Metropolis, US. — AFP
Much less seen are technological developments that embrace deep seams designed to supply “optimal in-flight stability” and embossed icons that enhance grip in moist or humid situations.
A movement sensor chip will relay data on the ball’s motion, sending knowledge to the video assistant referee (VAR) system.
The 2026 FIFA Males´s World Cup match ball named Trionda is pictured throughout its unveiling in New York on October 2, 2025. — AFP
The revealing marks one other step within the countdown to the North American World Cup, which might be held June 11-July 19 subsequent 12 months.
FIFA has launched its on-line phased ticket gross sales procedures, with greater than 4.5 million followers from 216 nations and territories coming into the presale draw.
The event draw might be held in Washington on December 5.
