Adidas and FIFA unveil Trionda, 2026 World Cup ball with sensors

Adidas and FIFA on Thursday unveiled Trionda, the official match ball for next summer’s World Cup, presenting the design during a FIFA Council meeting on October 2 and at a companion reveal in New York, officials said. The ball, whose name derives from a Spanish word meaning three waves, will be used at the tournament running June 11 to July 19, 2026, in matches hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Adidas designed Trionda to reflect the three host nations. The ball’s white base carries panels in red, green and blue to represent Canada, Mexico and the United States, respectively, and includes national iconography such as maple leaves, an eagle motif and stars. The panels form a triangular geometry intended to symbolize the three-way hosting arrangement of the expanded 48-team tournament. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said during the presentation, "I am delighted and proud to present the Trionda."

Beyond its visual elements, Trionda incorporates performance and officiating technology. Adidas said the ball uses a new four-panel construction, deeper seams and embossed textures to improve inflight stability and grip in wet conditions. It also contains an inertial...