When the FIFA World Cup is held for the first time in history in three countries – the United States, Mexico and Canada – we expect nothing less than a spectacle. And what would a spectacle be without its main character, a ball that will count goals, tears and legendary moves? This is where TRIONDA, the new official ball of the 2026 World Cup, comes in. It is not just a piece of football equipment, but an aesthetic and technological manifesto.
Adidas today unveiled TRIONDO – a ball that is not only ready for the biggest stage, but helped create it. With its wavy design in the colors of the three countries, engraved symbols and brand new technology, TRIONDA announces: We are no longer in 2018, friends.Welcome to the future of football, where even the ball has its say.
Soccer + design + AI = TRIONDA
When you first pick up TRIONDO, it strikes you that perhaps you should paint the ball first before playing with it. Red, blue and green flow like waves across the four panels of the new construction, which are assembled to form a triangle – a symbol of the three hosts united in one story.
But it's not just leather art - it's also very serious science. Deep stitching, cleverly embossed lines and embossed symbols (a maple leaf, an American star and a Mexican eagle) ensure that the TRIONDA flies precisely and stably - even when you kick it with a force that would convince Cristiano Ronaldo that you're worth watching.
VAR? Don't panic. TRIONDA knows where she's been. Always.
If you thought the ball was still just a round thing flying through the air – think again. The TRIONDA is smarter than most people tweeting about offside. Thanks to the latest generation of adidas Connected Ball technology, it has a hidden 500Hz sensor that sends data to the VAR system in real time – with incredible accuracy.
And watch out – the chip is no longer in the middle, but discreetly embedded in one of the four panels, with counterweights in the other three for perfect balance. Yes, this is a ball that understands physics better than the average high school senior. And with AI support, TRIONDA will help referees sort out even the foggiest situations: To hand or not to hand, that is no longer the question.
For the yard and for the finale
Sam Handy, CEO of adidas Football, called TRIONDO “the most playable World Cup ball ever.” And he’s right – this isn’t a ball that’s going to end up on the shelf before anyone kicks it. This is a ball that challenges you to step out of your comfort zone and do something crazy. A trick. A shot. A celebration.
Solene Stoermann from adidas' top team went even further: "The TRIONDA is made for everything - from the backyard to the final." And it's true. You can kick it around the garage while you dream of stadiums, or watch it as world stars make history.
A 160-euro ball that could be worth millions – if you manage to score with it in the 90th minute
TRIONDA is available today in adidas stores, selected retailers and online. Price? 160 euros. The feeling when you hit the top corner of the goal with it? Free. A viral clip of your goal on TikTok? Priceless. (Follow: @Trionda)
TRIONDA is not just the official match ball of the World Cup. It is a symbol of the moment when football meets art and technology. It is a tool with which new stories, legends and perhaps even some tragedy will be written in the 95th minute.
But hey – that's what it's like when you play with TRIONDA. And we wouldn't want to play with anything else.
