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

Adidas pairs a four-panel build with a 500 Hz tracking chip to aid precision officiating.

Overview

  • The ball was introduced at a New York event featuring former World Cup stars, with MetLife Stadium noted as the venue for the July 19, 2026 final.
  • Graphics honor the three hosts with red maple leaf motifs for Canada, green eagle elements for Mexico, and blue stars for the United States converging into a central triangle.
  • A four-panel construction—the fewest to date—combines deeper seams and raised textures to promote stable flight and improved grip in wet or humid conditions.
  • An embedded adidas Connected Ball sensor (500 Hz IMU) streams real-time data to VAR to assist decisions on offsides, potential handballs and other close calls.
  • Adidas says Trionda was tested across the United States, Mexico and Canada in varied climates as the 48-team tournament spans 16 cities across North America.