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FIFA adopts new match ball for the final four matches of the 2026 World Cup

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:14 July 2026
Post last modified:14 July 2026

FIFA and Adidas have announced the launch of a new official match ball for the final four matches of the 2026 World Cup. This marks the first time the tournament has seen a change in the official match ball before the competition draws to a close. After the ‘Trionda’ ball has been in use from the start of the tournament through to the end of the quarter-finals, the new version – named the ‘Trionda Final’ – will feature in the semi-finals between France and Spain, and England and Argentina, as well as the third-place play-off and the final. This change is…

Connected Ball Technology reveals the fastest and farthest goals

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:21 June 2026
Post last modified:21 June 2026

Data provided by the official 2026 World Cup ball, “Triunda,” which is equipped with Connected Ball Technology, reveals new, precise indicators that monitor the details of shots in terms of speed and distance. This is a technical advancement that adds an unprecedented analytical dimension to player performance during matches. According to the Spanish newspaper “AS”, this technology now provides the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) with precise, real-time measurements, allowing for the analysis of goals in terms of shot power and distance of execution. This reflects the accelerating shift toward reliance on data in modern football. World Cup — Mbappe…

Does the 2026 World Cup ball really need charging?

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:24 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

The World Cup ball is no longer just a piece of rubber and air, as fans have known it for decades, but has transformed in the 2026 World Cup into a comprehensive technological tool containing electronic sensors and advanced tracking systems, to the extent that it requires charging before matches. The Spanish newspaper AS revealed that the new official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, named “Trionda,” contains a smart chip embedded within its structure, which necessitates pre-charging so it can transmit data during games. The newspaper explained in its report that the battery works for several continuous hours, while…