The 2026 tournament continues a long tradition for Adidas, which has designed and provided World Cup balls since the 1970 ...

The typical soccer ball looks like this. Black and white with a bunch of these panels. But that's not what the World Cup balls look like. So, what's going on? First things first, you want a soccer ...

The second World Cup was held in Italy ... included red and black on a white background. The ball was extensively tested in the lead-up to the tournament and was used in various youth competitions ...