Trionda: FIFA World Cup match ball
The Trionda match ball features a design inspired by the three co-hosts, a unique four panel construction, and technology which logs every movement to aid match officials’ decisions
Tetrahedron
Platonic solid with four equilateral triangular surfaces
Trionda panel
Triangle’s edges curved to fit together over surface
Trionda ball
Country icons
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Ball surface: Deep seams and debossed lines to provide evenly distributed drag for optimal in-flight stability
Embossed icons: For improved grip when dribbling or striking
Connected Ball Technology Side-mounted 500Hz inertial measurement unit motion sensor chip
Identifies time and location of each touch of ball – including handball and offside incidents
Three counter-balances to offset weight of chip
Sources: adidas, FIFA, Scientific American
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