FIFA World Cup match ball Collection

Adidas Fevernova (South Korea-Japan 2002) Origin of the name: The name is a mix between supernova and fever, representing the global fever that occurs every four years.   Design: The Tango style that had been in place since 1978 was left behind and a completely new design was created to forget that the ball was still the classic 32-panel one. Its colors are inspired by a supernova, which in turn formed the famous weapon used by ninjas, representing the energy and enthusiasm of the two host countries. Innovation: The panels were composed of the following layers: Raschel fabric that helps maintain shape. Foam with microcells filled with highly compressed gas, so that the ball recovers its shape more quickly after exertion. Solid plastic layer. Printed design. Transparent plastic layer. Extra fact: Two years later, the Adidas Roteiro was created, the first Adidas thermal bonding ball, which used the classic 32-panel design. It was never used in the World Cup, but it worked as...

Adidas Questra (United States 1994) Origin of the name: " Questra" means journey to the stars . Design: Its design refers to space . Innovation: It was the first ball to incorporate an inner layer of black polyurethane foam to further improve waterproofing. Legacy: Unlike the previous ball, this one is completely wrapped in polystyrene foam, further improving its waterproofness and aerodynamics. It was also the official match ball for the FIFA Women's World Cup Sweden 1995.

Adidas Etrusco Unico (Italy 1990) Origin of the name: The name comes from an ancient civilization that lived in central Italy with the name "Etruscos". Design: It is inspired by the art and culture of the Etruscans, distinguished by a mythological lion. Innovation: It was the first ball to incorporate an inner layer of black polyurethane foam to further improve waterproofing. Legacy: A symbol was included to ensure that the ball could be used on any terrain and weather. Fun fact: This ball appears in a few clips from the Mexican children's soap opera "Carrousel" when a rich father gives to his son the same soccer ball used by the professionals, but this kid knows nothing about this sport, doesn't even know how to play it, and decides to show it to his friends. It was also the official match ball for the FIFA Women's World Cup China 1991.

Adidas Azteca (Mexico 1986) Origin of the name: " Azteca" is a way of naming Mexican people, its origin comes from the Mesoamerican population that lived before the arrival of the Spanish to America, t he Aztecs were one of the largest empires during the pre-Columbian era. Design: It maintains the same style as the previous ball "Tango" with the difference that the design on the hexagonal panels was inspired by Mexican culture. Innovation: It was the first ball made of synthetic materials to prevent water absorption. Legacy: It was the first ball to have a design and name inspired by the host country. Fun fact: To this day, no one knows if its design was actually inspired by the culture of Colombia, since the design of the hexagonal panels can also be used as a reference to Colombian culture because that country was originally going to host the 1986 FIFA World Cup, but decided to give up this event due to poor infrastructure at that time. It must also be taken in...

Adidas Tricolore (France 1998) Origin of the name: " Tricolor" is a way of referring to the national team of a country with a 3-color flag, in this case, the host country is distinguished by white, blue, and red. Design: Its design is inspired by the head of a rooster, the official animal of the host country. Innovation: It includes a layer of "synthetic foam", an advanced compact material composed of microbubbles filled with gas, individually sealed and very resistant, increasing the durability of the ball. Legacy: It was the first multi-coloured ball, leaving behind the neutral colours of black and white. Official seal: It was the first ball to include the FIFA Approved seal to distinguish it from cheap soccer balls for training and casual fun, replacing the symbol included in the two previous FIFA World Cup balls. Note: It was the first ball made outside Europe due to changes in manufacturing costs. In this case, Morocco was chosen, although some official ma...