Football’s next big thing just dropped. Adidas show off the ‘Trionda’ for the first time, which will hit the pitch as the official match ball next summer in the 2026 World Cup. The design pays homage to all three host nations with some bold graphics, blending performance, aesthetics, and culture for the game’s biggest stage.
The countdown to football’s biggest stage has begun. Adidas have just unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it is everything we could’ve imagined. The ‘Trionda’ mirrors the union of the three host countries – USA, Mexico and Canada – with a new four panel construction, each one intersecting at the centre to form a triangle. Three points, three nations, one tournament. And the colours are just as intentional. Red, blue and green, runs across each panel, representing the signature colours of each of the host nations.
Solene Stoermann, Category Director at adidas, said: “Football creates joy – and no other tournament encapsulates that joy like a FIFA World Cup™. For the first time, we’ll see it travel across three countries, and with that, comes an Official Match Ball worthy of the occasion. As soon as the tournament hosts were announced, we knew we had to make something special – a ball that can be played everywhere, from the backyard to the world’s biggest stage. Next summer, TRIONDA is set to be a main character in the biggest show on earth, and we cannot wait for fans and players to enjoy the moment.”
Get closer and that’s where the details come to life. A signature mark for each host features across the ball. A star for the USA. A maple leaf for Canada. An eagle for Mexico. Each icon is bold on the graphics, but also subtle, embossed into the matter surface of the ball. It’s detail that speaks to craft, culture, and connection. The ball is finished with golden accents in honour of the trophy itself. This is a champions ball in every sense.
Sam Handy, General Manager at adidas Football, said: “With TRIONDA, every detail has an impact. The embossed textures, layered graphics and bold colours make the ball stand out instantly, creating a design that feels alive in your hands. It’s the most visually playful FIFA World Cup ball we’ve ever created – a piece of craftsmanship built for the biggest stage, that makes you want to hold it, admire it, and above all, play with it.”
But it doesn’t stop at aesthetics. Trionda pushes science front and centre with some crazy new tech. The four panel design features deep seams and intricated lines that guide airflow and keep flight stability razor sharp. The embossed icons don’t just carry the cultural weight, as they also add grip to provide precision control even in wet conditions. Every detail has its purpose.
The adidas Connected Ball system sees another evolution, with a new side mounted chip placed seamlessly into one of the four panels, then balanced by counterweights across the others that ensure true flight whilst giving referees and VAR the deepest insights into the gam yet. Every movement and every touch captured in real time.
TRIONDA is the beginning of a new World Cup era. A ball that connects three nations and millions of fans. The story starts now…
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