FIFA’s newly rebranded Club World Cup is currently taking place in the United States, and the official match ball—manufactured in Pakistan—is receiving widespread acclaim for its advanced technology and distinctive design.
Produced by Adidas, the ball pays tribute to the host nation through a visually striking aesthetic. Its pearlescent surface features bold, jagged patterns and abstract interpretations of stars and stripes in red, white, and blue—reflecting the symbolism of the American flag.
Engineered for elite-level performance, the ball incorporates Adidas’s PRECISIONSHELL design: a 20-panel structure with precisely placed debossed grooves that optimize aerodynamics and in-game accuracy. Beneath the surface lies the CTR-CORE, a performance-enhancing internal component that improves flight stability, shape retention, and air pressure, all of which support faster and more accurate gameplay.
Morever, the ball is equipped with integrated connected ball technology. Using an inertial measurement unit, it transmits real-time data to the video assistant referee (VAR) system at a rate of 500 readings per second. When synchronized with player positioning data and artificial intelligence, this technology enables quicker offside determinations and more precise identification of individual ball touches—minimizing delays in addressing critical incidents, such as potential handball violations.
