Fan achieves goal of buying giant World Cup display ball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:39 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
A soccer fan's dedicated pursuit culminated in the successful purchase of an ultra-rare 31-inch Adidas Trionda Jumbo ball. The collector, who was initially turned down multiple times, managed to convince the store to sell the prized exhibit, priced at $349.99. Transporting the large ball presented another challenge, but the fan overcame the obstacle as he took it home. His achievement comes just days ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11.
- •Fan pursued purchase of a giant World Cup ball for months.
- •The ball measures 31 inches and costs $349.99.
- •The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11.
- •Fan faced challenges transporting the oversized ball home.
- •His acquisition was widely shared and celebrated online.
- 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — 'They gotta get a crane?': How one fan finally bought an ultra-rare, giant World Cup ball
"A soccer fan's relentless months-long quest to buy an ultra-rare, giant World Cup display ball went viral after the store finally agreed to the sale.
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