FIFA has revealed the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, and it brings the three host nations together.
The federation, along with Adidas, unveiled the “Trionda” ball for the 2026 tournament, which will be used on fields across the U.S., Canada and Mexico next year.
The ball pays homage to the three host nations, as “Trionda” can be translated from Spanish to mean “three waves.” The name celebrates the first World Cup to ever be hosted by three nations.
The design features a blue (U.S.), red (Canada) and green (Mexico) color scheme with a triangle in the center of the ball, representing the converging of the host countries. There is also iconography for the U.S., Canada and Mexico, respectively, with a star, maple leaf and eagle.
There is also a nod to the World Cup trophy, with gold embellishments interspersed within the national colors.
“The official match ball for the FIFA World Cup 26 is here and it’s a beauty!” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said. “Adidas have created another iconic FIFA World Cup ball, with the design embodying the unity and passion of next year’s host nations Canada, Mexico and the United States.”
The Trionda took more than three and a half years to design, and it levels up the technology from the “Al Rihla” ball used at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The ball has a four-panel construction with deep seams, “creating a surface that produces optimal in-flight stability by ensuring sufficient and evenly distributed drag as the ball travels through the air,” according to FIFA.
The Trionda will make its World Cup debut when the tournament opens on June 11, 2026, when Mexico plays at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
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