World Cup 2022 match ball

The official match ball of the 2022 World Cup is called the 'Al Rihla' and was presented by Adidas on March 31, 2022. This ball is the manufacturer's 14th edition for the World Championship.

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    This ball is designed to keep the speed in play as it flies through the air faster than ever before in a World Cup. []

    According to FIFA's marketing director, Jean-Francois Pathy, this is a durable and high-quality football from Adidas. The top players will have a lot of fun playing with this official World Cup ball in Qatar.

    The design of the World Cup ball

    The World Cup ball is designed from the inside out using a lot of data and a lot of testing. Testing was done in the labs, wind tunnels and by the football players on the field. Al Rihla offers the highest level of accuracy and reliability during the match, in part due to the new shape of the panels and the texture of the surface.

    • CRT core: This is the core of the ball for speed, accuracy and consistency for high accuracy in shooting. There is as little air resistance as possible due to the shape.
    • Speedshell: This is the textured surface of PU with 20 new panel shapes for stability in the air. The print is also printed on the outside.

    The new design of the match ball provides significantly more speed in play and through the air. According to Adidas, this is the fastest and most accurate ball at the World Cup ever.

    Sustainability was the top priority when developing the ball for the 2022 World Cup. Al Rihla is the first ball with water-based ink and glue.

    What does the name of the ball 'Al Rihla' mean?

    Al Rihla is the name of the ball, which means 'the journey' in Arabic. The ball is inspired by the culture, architecture, the iconic boats and the flag of Qatar.

    The vibrant colors on the light background represent the host nation and the speed of the game.

    Presentation of the World Cup ball

    The World Cup ball will be presented in front of stars such as Iker Casillas and Kaká, as well as some female soccer players from Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

    Subsequently, the official 2022 World Cup ball will travel to 10 world cities, including Dubai, Tokyo, Shanghai, Mexico City and New York.

    How much does the official 2022 World Cup ball cost?

    The official 2022 World Cup ball costs 150 euros, while the price of a smaller version is only 15 euros. []

    In addition to the official ball, other editions are also available on the Adidas website, ranging from 20 to 60 euros.

    Photos World Cup 2022 ball

    WC 2022 ball on dress
    WC 2022 ball on street
    WC 2022 ball in harbour
    WC 2022 ball 1
    WC 2022 ball 2
    WC 2022 ball 3

    Lionel Messi met de WK bal

    WC 2022 ball Messi air
    WC 2022 ball Messi throw
    WC 2022 ball Messi head

    Son Heung-Min met de WK bal

    WC 2022 ball Son Heung-Min throw
    WC 2022 ball Son Heung-Min head
    WC 2022 ball Son Heung-Min finger

    Trinity Rodman met de WK bal

    WC 2022 ball Trinity Rodman arm
    WC 2022 ball Trinity Rodman air
    WC 2022 ball Trinity Rodman shoulder

    All the balls of the World Cup football

    These are all the balls from the 1930 World Cup:

    Match ball World Cup 1930

    Match ball World Cup 1930

    Host country: Uruguay

    Name: T-Model

    Match ball World Cup 1934

    Match ball World Cup 1934

    Host country: Italy

    Name: Federale

    Match ball World Cup 1938

    Match ball World Cup 1938

    Host country: France

    Name: French Allen

    Match ball World Cup 1950

    Match ball World Cup 1950

    Host country: Brazil

    Name: Tossolini Superball

    Match ball World Cup 1954

    Match ball World Cup 1954

    Host country: Switzerland

    Name: Swiss Zig-Zag

    Match ball World Cup 1958

    Match ball World Cup 1958

    Host country: Sweden

    Name: Top Star

    Match ball World Cup 1962

    Match ball World Cup 1962

    Host country: Chili

    Name: The Crack

    Match ball World Cup 1966

    Match ball World Cup 1966

    Host country: England

    Name: Slazenger Ball

    Match ball World Cup 1970

    Match ball World Cup 1970

    Host country: Mexico

    Name: Telstar

    Match ball World Cup 1974

    Match ball World Cup 1974

    Host country: Germany

    Name: Durlast

    Match ball World Cup 1978

    Match ball World Cup 1978

    Host country: Argentina

    Name: Tango

    Match ball World Cup 1982

    Match ball World Cup 1982

    Host country: Spain

    Name: Tango Espana

    Match ball World Cup 1986

    Match ball World Cup 1986

    Host country: Mexico

    Name: Azteca

    Match ball World Cup 1990

    Match ball World Cup 1990

    Host country: Italy

    Name: Etrusco

    Match ball World Cup 1994

    Match ball World Cup 1994

    Host country: United States

    Name: Questra

    Match ball World Cup 1998

    Match ball World Cup 1998

    Host country: France

    Name: Tricolore

    Match ball World Cup 2002

    Match ball World Cup 2002

    Host country: South Korea and Japan

    Name: Fevemova

    Match ball World Cup 2006

    Match ball World Cup 2006

    Host country: Germany

    Name: Teamgeist

    Match ball World Cup 2010

    Match ball World Cup 2010

    Host country: South Africa

    Name: Jabulani

    Match ball World Cup 2014

    Match ball World Cup 2014

    Host country: Brazil

    Name: Brazuca

    Match ball World Cup 2018

    Match ball World Cup 2018

    Host country: Russia

    Name: Telstar

    Match ball World Cup 2022

    Match ball World Cup 2022

    Host country: Qatar

    Name: Al Rihla

    The 2022 World Cup theme

    More of the 2022 World Cup theme.

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