adidas Reveals Official Match Ball for FIFA World Cup 2026
Fans can now purchase the ball online.
Summary
- TRIONDA is the Official Match Ball for the FIFA World Cup 26™, symbolizing the three host nations with red, green, and blue panels
- It features new Connected Ball Technology with a 500Hz chip to provide real-time data for faster, more accurate VAR decisions
- The ball uses a new four-panel construction and is available to purchase now
adidas has kicked off the countdown to football’s biggest international tournament by revealing TRIONDA, the Official Match Ball for the FIFA World Cup 26™. Named for the three host nations –Canada, Mexico, and the USA — the ball’s dynamic design is a visual celebration of their union. TRIONDA, translating to “three waves,” features flowing geometry where the national colors of red, green and blue converge in a triangle, symbolizing the three countries joining forces to host the tournament for the first time.
The ball is a technical marvel built for performance, featuring a brand-new four-panel construction. Each panel is intricately embossed with iconography significant to the nations—an Eagle for Mexico, a Maple Leaf for Canada, and a Star for the USA. These layered textures and deep seams are strategically placed to produce superior stability during flight, ensuring consistent drag as the ball travels through the air. The embossed icons also enhance grip for dribbling and striking, even in wet conditions. The design is finalized with champion gold embellishments, a clear homage to the World Cup trophy.
For the first time, the Match Day TRIONDA integrates an evolution of adidas’ Connected Ball Technology. An innovative side-mounted sensor chip sends real-time data to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. This 500Hz sensor works with AI and player position data to speed up offside and handball decisions, reducing delays and increasing gameplay insight. The ball is available to purchase now through adidas retailers and online, with Solene Stoermann, Category Director at adidas, calling it an Official Match Ball “worthy of the occasion.”
