With eight months until the 2026 World Cup, the tournament’s official match ball is here. Adidas on Thursday unveiled its latest creation, named “Trionda,” which will take center stage across 104 World Cup fixtures in North America next year.

In concept, a ball is the most procedural aspect of the World Cup, arguably the single greatest reminder that no matter how grandiose the world's most popular sporting event can be, soccer's trademark is its inherent simplicity. The sport's reputation is ...

adidas have revealed the TRIONDA match ball which will be used at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. With a name specifically meaning three (tri) waves (onda), the ball is made up of nods to the three host countries with striking ...

The Trionda is the official ball of the 2026 World Cup Mauro Pimentel/AFP via Getty Images The ball is a defining feature of every World Cup. It’s the game’s equivalent of the artist’s paintbrush or the musician’s instrument, designed for the best ...