FIFA unveils TRIONDA ball for 2026 tri-nation World Cup

FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, named the Adidas TRIONDA, symbolizing the first tournament hosted by three countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The ball features a red, green, and blue design with iconography representing each host nation—a star for the U.S., an eagle for Mexico, and a maple leaf for Canada—along with gold embellishments symbolizing the trophy. It utilizes a four-panel construction with deep seams to optimize in-flight stability and grip, addressing past criticisms of World Cup balls like the 2010 Adidas Jabulani. Additionally, the TRIONDA incorporates advanced connected ball technology with a 500Hz motion sensor chip that sends real-time data to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system to aid in faster and more accurate officiating. The final draw for the tournament will be held on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., with matches to be hosted across the three countries. This tournament will also be notable as the first featuring 48 teams and New Zealand's first World Cup appearance since 2010.