Adidas Trionda ball replaced for FIFA World Cup semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:22 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded, leading to two semifinal matchups: France vs. Spain and Argentina vs. England. Adidas announced that the original Trionda match ball has been retired, with a new Trionda Final ball set to debut during the semifinals. This change marks the first time a distinct final ball design has been introduced, featuring colors inspired by the FIFA World Cup trophy while maintaining the existing performance technology. The new ball will be used in the semifinals, third-place game, and final.
- •Quarterfinals concluded with France vs. Spain and Argentina vs. England in semifinals.
- •Adidas replaces the original Trionda ball with a new Trionda Final ball.
- •New ball features gold, black, and white colors inspired by the World Cup trophy.
- •First time Adidas introduces a completely distinct final ball design.
- •The new ball will maintain the four-panel construction and VAR technology.
- 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Why Adidas Trionda ball will not be used again at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
"The quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been wrapped up. The two semifinal matchups are as follows: France vs.
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