FIFA has released the new official ball for the 2026 World Cup from Adidas. The Trionda ball features a design in red, green, and blue colors, symbolizing the unification of the three host countries - Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
The symbolism of each host country is represented on the ball: a maple leaf for Canada, an eagle for Mexico, and a star for the USA.
UEFA has received 16 slots for the 2026 World Cup, and the qualification in the European zone will take place from March 2025 to March 2026, consisting of two rounds. The first round of qualification includes 12 groups, the winners of which will secure direct spots for the final stage.
The second round of qualification will feature playoff mini-tournaments in March 2026, during which the last 4 participants of the World Cup will be determined.
The 2026 World Cup in football will be the first in history to feature 48 teams. The group stage will consist of 12 groups of 4 teams each, with the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advancing to the Round of 16.
The matches of the championship will be held in 16 cities across Canada, Mexico, and the USA, with the final scheduled for July 19 in New York.
The presented text talks about the official ball and the format of the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. FIFA has introduced the new Trionda ball, whose design reflects the unification of the three host countries, as well as the qualification process for the tournament, which will be the largest in history. For the first time, 48 teams will play, going through an unusual group stage and determining the winner in the final in New York.