The 2026 FIFA World Cup Ball Runs on a Battery. Here's How It Works
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will use a new high-tech soccer ball made by Adidas. This ball has sensors inside that track the game and help referees make fair decisions, and it needs to be charged before each match.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will be held in Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
- Adidas created the new ball called the Trionda, which uses "Connected Ball Technology."
- The ball contains a sensor that tracks motion and sends data to the video assistant referee (VAR) system.
- It must be charged on a special cradle at the match venue before each game.
- The battery lasts longer than a full match and can go into "hibernation mode" when not on the field to save power.
- The sensor in 2026 is placed on the side of the ball, unlike the center placement in 2022.
- The ball’s colors and designs represent the three host countries with red, green, and blue elements.
- Adidas and tech company Kinexon worked together to make this advanced ball technology.
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