'TRIONDA': FIFA unveils the official ball of the 2026 World Cup

The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) unveiled TRIONDA, the official ball of the United States, Mexico and Canada FIFA World Cup 2026, which will begin on June 11 and end on July 19 next year.

Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, unveiled the ball for the next edition of the the world’s most coveted and most watched football event. Once again, and as has been the case since 1970, Adidas was responsible for designing the ball.

"We now have here the beautiful official ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup," Infantino said via a communiqué. "I am delighted and proud to present the TRIONDA. Adidas has created a new iconic FIFA World Cup ball, whose design embodies the unity and passion of the host countries of next year's tournament - Canada, Mexico and the United States. I can't wait to see the first goals with this wonderful ball. The countdown to the greatest FIFA World Cup in history is on, and the ball is already rolling."

TRIONDA features a white base and various silhouettes in red, green and blue. Four colors that appear in the flags of the three host countries. Also,

In addition, the center of the ball features a triangle, in reference to the union of the three countries, and sports three icons representing each of them: the stars of the United States, the eagle of Mexico and the maple leaf of Canada.

As a major technological innovation, Adidas incorporated in the TRIONDA, a motion sensor to record accurate data to help referees make decisions.

While the national teams that will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup are gradually becoming known, FIFA scheduled the group stage draw for December 5. It will be held in Washington DC.