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Adidas Trionda 2026 World Cup match ball. Source: SBS News / Rosemary Vasquez-Brown

The balls used in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will not only need to be pumped up before kickoff, but will also need to be "charged".


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By Blake Quinn

Presented by Kazuyo Kitada

Source: SBS




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The balls used in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will not only need to be pumped up before kickoff, but will also need to be "charged".


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