As we prepare for another round of Scotland World Cup Qualifiers, adidas have officially revealed TRIONDA, the Official Match Football for the FIFA World Cup 2026 - marking the start of the countdown to next year's international tournament.
Named TRIONDA - from Tri (three) and Onda (wave) - the ball’s red, green, and blue colour scheme pays tribute to the three host nations: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The triangular motif at the centre of each panel symbolises the coming together of these countries to host the tournament for the first time.
Each panel also features national iconography: a Maple Leaf for Canada, an Eagle for Mexico, and a Star for the USA. These elements appear both as bold graphics and as subtle embossing across the matte surface, creating a textured finish that enhances grip and visual detail.
Gold detailing completes the design, referencing the FIFA World Cup trophy and adding a premium finish to the ball’s surface.
TRIONDA introduces a new four-panel construction, designed to optimise flight stability and control. Deep seams and strategically placed debossed lines work in tandem with embossed icons to ensure consistent drag and balance—particularly beneficial in varying weather conditions.
The ball’s surface is engineered to provide enhanced grip during dribbling and striking, especially in wet or humid environments.
TRIONDA features the latest adidas Connected Ball Technology, now with a side-mounted 500Hz IMU motion sensor chip embedded within one of the panels. This innovation delivers real-time ball data to the VAR system, supporting faster and more accurate decisions on offsides, handballs, and other match-critical moments.
Developed in collaboration with Kinexon, the chip is balanced by counterweights in the remaining panels to maintain flight consistency.
Available Now
The Official World Cup Match Ball is available now via adidas retail stores, selected retailers, and online.
Tickets
Steve Clarke and his Scotland squad are on a mission to make next Summers World Cup where the TRIONDA will debut, and the journey continues next week against Greece and Belarus at Hampden Park. Get your tickets here.
Win a TRIONDA Match Football
Along with adidas, we are giving you the chance to win a TRIONDA Official Match Football. Simply answer the question below and submit your answer to be in with a chance to win!
*Entrants must be aged 16 and over. Competition closes Tuesday, 7 October. Winner will be contacted via email after being randomly chosen.