Nearly a century separates the brown ball used in the first World Cup final in 1930 from the one that will be used in the 2026 edition.
From the first hand-stitched models to the sophisticated “Trionda Final” model, a true concentration of technology designed down to the smallest detail, the paradigm shift is complete.
On the occasion of the blockbuster clash between Spain and Argentina, let’s turn back the clock and look at the evolution of this iconic object, from 1930 to today.
Germany 2006: the golden Teamgeist
South Africa 2010: the golden Jabulani
Brazil 2014: the golden Brazuca
Russia 2018: the red Telstar 18
Qatar 2022: the red Al Rihla
North America 2026:Â Trionda Final
Kick-off for the Spain–Argentina final is this Sunday at 9 p.m. The Trionda Final ball will light up the match!
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