The countdown to the game-changing Fifa World Cup 2026 has reached a significant milestone with the launch of the Adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the competition, Fifa announced on Friday.
The name Trionda translates to ‘three waves’ in Spanish, and, alongside other unique and standout design features, celebrates the fact that, for the first time, three host countries – Canada, Mexico and the United States are uniting to host the Fifa World Cup.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino said Trionda’s design is inspired by the tournament’s three co-hosts – Canada, Mexico and the United States and the launch of the ball continues the build-up to global showpiece as excitement mounts ahead of the final draw.
“The official match ball for the Fifa World Cup 2026 is here and it’s a beauty. “I am happy and proud to present Trionda,” he said.
Fifa president said that Adidas have created another iconic Fifa World Cup ball with the design embodying the unity and passion of next year’s host nations – Canada, Mexico and the United States.
“I can’t wait to see this beautiful ball hitting the back of the net. The countdown to the greatest Fifa World Cup ever is on – and the ball is rolling!” he said, adding that connected ball technology provides insight into every ball movement, supporting match officials
He affirmed that the ball’s vibrant design features a red, green and blue colour scheme that pays homage to the three host countries, while a brand-new four-panel construction with fluid geometry replicates the waves referenced in the ball’s name.
“These panels connect to form a triangle in the centre of the ball in a nod to the historic union of the three host nations” he said
Fifa stated that Iconography that represents each host country adorns the ball, with the maple leaf for Canada, an eagle for Mexico and a star for the United States, while gold embellishments pay tribute to the FIFA World Cup Trophy, underlining the significance of the stage provided by Fifa’s flagship tournament.
Trionda boasts several key performance innovations. The four-panel construction incorporates intentionally deep seams, creating a surface that produces optimal in-flight stability by ensuring sufficient and evenly distributed drag as the ball travels through the air.
Additionally, embossed icons that are only visible up-close elevate grip when striking or dribbling the ball in wet or humid conditions.
Connected ball technology again features in the Official Match Ball of the Fifa World Cup, with a state-of-the-art 500Hz motion sensor chip delivering insight into every element of the ball’s movement.
This technology sends precise data to the video assistant referee system in real time, enhancing match officials’ decision-making, including in relation to offside incidents.
Trionda’s arrival continues the momentum leading up to the 23rd edition of the global extravaganza and comes ahead of important international match windows in October and November, during which more nations are set to seal their berths at the tournament, and the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26 in Washington DC on Friday, December 5, 2025.
- A Tell Media / KNA report / By Anita Omwenga
The FIFA official match ball of FIFA World Cup 2026. Photo caption Courtesy FIFA
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