FIFA has shown the Trionda Final as the Official Match Ball for the semi-finals, bronze medal match and final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The world football governing body spoke about the new ball in a statement posted on its website on Tuesday.
It said the ball would be used in the tournament’s final four matches, culminating in the final scheduled for July 19 in New York New Jersey Stadium, USA.
According to FIFA, the TRIONDA FINAL retains the performance-driven construction of the original TRIONDA ball introduced in October 2025 but features a new premium design in gold, white and black.
FIFA said the ball’s design is inspired by the journey to football’s biggest prize, with its gold finish symbolising the FIFA World Cup trophy, while the black base gives it a distinctive identity for the closing stages of the tournament.
The body added that the design celebrates all 16 host cities of the expanded 2026 World Cup.
Dallas, Atlanta, Miami and New York New Jersey, which are hosting the semi-finals, bronze medal match and final, are prominently featured in the design, while Boston, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Monterrey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver are incorporated into its triangular graphic elements.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the new ball reflects the significance of the tournament’s closing matches.
“The TRIONDA FINAL ball for the last four matches of the FIFA World Cup is here,” Infantino said.
“The iconic TRIONDA has brought so much joy every time it has hit the back of the net in this FIFA World Cup and it perfectly embodies the unity and passion of the tournament’s host nations Canada, Mexico and the United States.
“For the final four matches of the tournament, this TRIONDA FINAL will be at the feet of the best players on the planet. Through every touch, dribble, flick, pass, cross, save, strike and goal, the 16 cities that have helped FIFA stage the record-breaking 23rd edition of the tournament will be further etched into FIFA World Cup folklore,” he said.
FIFA also said the ball incorporates the latest version of adidas Connected Ball Technology, which provides real-time ball data to support match officials in making faster decisions while enhancing match analysis.
The World Cup semi-finals begin July 14, with the bronze medal match and final scheduled to conclude the tournament on July 19.
