FIFA Club World Cup 2025â?¢ official match ball unveiled by adidas

* FIFAs long-standing partner announced as Official Supplier of upcoming FIFA Club World Cup* adidas presents iconic ball inspired by host nation, the United States* Connected ball technology to enable faster and more accurate officiating decisions at generation-defining tournamentFIFA has announced adidas as the Official Supplier of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in truly eye-catching fashion, with the long-standing FIFA partner unveiling the tournaments Official Match Ball, which features an iconic design and cutting-edge technology.The balls design pays homage to the host nation, the United States, incorporating bold graphics and emblems that celebrate and reflect the countrys heritage.Set against a pearlescent background, the match ball showcases striking jagged-edged block patterns and deconstructed stars and stripes in red, white and blue in a nod to the nations flag.The Official Match Ball is engineered to provide greater in-game accuracy thanks to PRECISIONSHELL - a 20-piece panel shape with strategically placed debossed grooves on the balls outer shell.Another performance benefit is to be found under the surface in the form ofCTR-CORE technology, which is designed to enhance accuracy and consistency in flight and helps to retain maximum shape and air retention with a view to supporting fast, precise play.In addition, the integrated connected ball technology sends inertial measurement unit data to the video-assistant-referee system at a rate of 500 times per second in real time.When combined with player position data and the application of artificial intelligence, the technology helps video match officials to make faster offside decisions and can also aid them in identifying each individual touch of the ball, resulting in reduced delays in resolving specific incidents, e.g. possible handball offences.As well as supplying the Official Match Ball, adidas is set to provide uniforms for match officials, volunteers and FIFA staff across the tournament, with the garments reflecting the sports manufacturers commitment to quality and sustainability, offering high-performance apparel for those at the heart of the event.Fans can find the full low-down on FIFAs new flagship club tournament, including details of the qualified teams, groups, competition format, stadiums and tickets, as well as the match schedule, at FIFA.com.An exciting journey awaits the participating teams and their fans in the United States when the action gets under way in Miami on Saturday, 14 June, while all 63 matches will be live-streamed for free worldwide on DAZN.com.Find below photos of the official match ball: Source: FIFA Read Full Story