FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup.
As expected, the ball is a "miracle of technology", with a slight improvement in grip, an integrated chip, but details that celebrate the three World Cup organizers: the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The ball, called Trionda, was redesigned by German manufacturer Adidas, the official ball distributor since the 1970 World Cup.
"I am delighted and proud to present Trionda," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino, unveiling the ball at an event in New York.
The first World Cup to be hosted by three countries, with a record 48 teams, inspired both the name and design of the ball, which features red, blue and green.
The symbols of each host country - the maple leaf of Canada, the Mexican eagle and the stars of the United States - are also depicted, with a triangle representing the unity of those countries.
The ball also features deep seams designed to provide “optimal flight stability” and raised icons that improve grip in wet conditions.
The motion sensor chip will transmit information about the movement of the ball, sending data to the video assistant referees (VAR, goal-line technology).
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19. The group draw will be held on December 5 in Washington.
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