2026 World Cup Ball Revealed! Inside the Details of 'TRIONDA'

What ball will be used at Lamine Yamal's first ever World Cup in 2026 while further solidifying Lionel Messi's legendary status?

When are we seeing the balón that will create next summer's top moments at the 48-team tournament? The one that will eventually be used to score the game-winning goal in the final on July 19?

It's here. It's TRIONDA. And there's no shortage of details. 

Expect stars like Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi to goals at next summer's World Cup (Courtesy: adidas)

The adidas FIFA World Cup 2026 official match ball was officially revealed on Thursday, which highlights and features the three nations – Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. – that will host the tournament next year. 

The TRIONDA name is an amalgamation of the term "tri-" (for the co-hosts) and the Spanish word onda, meaning wave or vibe. Now we have the full details on the ball that will be used at all 104 matches across the 16 host cities next summer. 

The name also follows the adidas tradition of naming the official World Cup balls, which the brand has been designing and supplying for each edition of the tournament since 1970. 

The company even teased Friday's drop with a takeover of the Sphere in Las Vegas that included a quick rundown of prior balls. 

Ahead of Thursday's reveal in New York, FOX Sports' Doug McIntyre got a further look at some of the ball's design features and technological aspects. 

Several details stick out. The colors on the ball's panels (red, green, and blue) coincide with the three host nations, while being accented with gold to represent the FIFA World Cup trophy. The ball's graphics also represent the three nations (a star for the U.S., an eagle for Mexico, and a maple leaf for Canada), which are used in embossed symbols