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adidas World Cup Ball

Channel the spirit of soccer's most celebrated international competition by rolling out an adidas World Cup ball the next time you hit the field. adidas has been supplying soccer balls to FIFA World Cup™ tournaments since 1970, so you know you'll be playing with the best gear. Legendary names like Telstar, Tango, Fevernova, Brazuca and Al Rihla have played starring roles in memorable tournaments throughout the past 50 years, and now it's your chance to get in on the action. Whether you're following the men's competition or the FIFA Women's World Cup™, you'll find a range of soccer balls to satisfy every on-pitch requirement.

Two of the most recent FIFA World Cup™ balls are the Al Rihla from the men's tournament in 2022 and the Oceaunz from the women's competition in 2023. Whichever you prefer the look of, you'll find a bunch of versions, each showing off designs inspired by the official match ball graphics. Want to experience what the players feel? Grab a seamless Pro ball. Need a match ball but you're on a budget? The Competition and League balls also offer superior performance. As their names suggest, Training soccer balls are built for the repetition of training sessions, while Club and Mini balls are perfect for showing your skills or taking part in casual kickabouts. There are also variants that have been specially designed for different forms of soccer, including youth games, beach soccer, futsal and society soccer. So don't just play, play with the best. Pick up a World Cup ball at adidas today!

World Cup Ball Frequently Asked Questions

Which ball is used in the World Cup?

For FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, the most recent men's competition, the official match ball was the adidas Al Rihla. It had a white base with blue and red graphics inspired by Qatari culture and architecture. An official ball hasn't yet been announced for the upcoming 2026 championship to be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

What's the official ball for the Women's World Cup?

The official ball for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup™ held in Australia and New Zealand was the adidas Oceaunz. Two versions of the FIFA World Cup™ ball were used in the tournament. Players used adidas Oceaunz during the group stage and knockout stages until the quarter-finals. It featured a white base with bold blue, green and black graphics inspired by the coastlines and landscapes of Australia and New Zealand. adidas Oceaunz Pro came in for the semi-finals and the final match. This version had a gold metallic base.

What are World Cup footballs made of?

The adidas Al Rihla and Al Hilm soccer balls — made for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ — are designed to be the fastest and most accurate FIFA World Cup™ balls to date. The design allows the balls to maintain a significantly higher speed in the air. They're made with Speedshell, a textured polyurethane skin, in a 20-piece panel shape that enhances aerodynamics. The bladder inside is made of butyl rubber. The ball also includes an embedded sensor that sends data to officials 500 times per second to track movement and potential goal-line decisions.