THE new World Cup ball made by Adidas needs to be CHARGED before matches.
The German sports manufacturer has designed the ball for the World Cups since 1970 – four years after England were last champions.
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The official World Cup ball has been made by Adidas since 1970 Credit: Getty
The 2026 edition is one of the most advanced pieces of technology that will be used at the tournament across Canada, Mexico and the USA.
The TRIONDA includes a built-in motion sensor that will be able to track every movement and touch in real time.
The ball had a 500Hz motion sensor chip that has been developed by Adidas.
It records data at 500 times per second, which means every touch on the ball is detected and its position is constantly being tracked.
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As a result, the ball requires charging before kick-off so it can be ready for each match.
The battery lasts up to six hours which means it should have plenty of juice for each match.
The extra tech put into the ball does affect the price tag as it costs a staggering £130 – but is being made for a fraction of the price.
It is emblazoned with colours from the flags of host nations the US, Canada and Mexico.
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Adidas’ World Cup balls
ADIDAS have designed every ball used at the World Cup since 1970.
The German sports manufacturer has had some iconic editions, such as the wobbly Jabulani in 2010 and the stunning Azteca in 1986.
1970 (Mexico): Telstar
1974 (West Germany): Telstar Durlast / Chile Durlast
1978 (Argentina): Tango
1982 (Spain): Tango España
1986 (Mexico): Azteca
1990 (Italy): Etrusco Unico
1994 (United States): Questra
1998 (France): Tricolore
2002 (South Korea / Japan): Fevernova
2006 (Germany): +Teamgeist (Final: Teamgeist Berlin)
2010 (South Africa): Jabulani (Final: Jo’bulani)
2014 (Brazil): Brazuca (Final: Brazuca Final Rio)
2018 (Russia): Telstar 18 (Knockouts/Final: Telstar Mechta)
2022 (Qatar): Al Rihla (Semifinals/Final: Al Hilm)
2026 (Canada / Mexico / USA): Trionda
It is the most expensive World Cup ball to date and is making millions for football chiefs.
The official ball has been manufactured in Pakistan, where workers are paid only £26 a week.
There have been campaigns started against the pay to the workers, demanding that they receive more money.
The sensor in the ball weighs just 14 grams, meaning that players will not be able to tell the difference.
It is embedded into one of the ball’s panels and does not affect its balance.
The data it collects becomes more useful when it is combined with the tracking systems in place in the stadiums.
The World Cup venues all have cameras that can track players and create a full 3D model of the match.
This is fed straight to the VAR in real time and means that it will help them make decisions more accurately and in less time.
