It started with a whimsical idea. Why not transform the landmark Science World museum in downtown Vancouver, the geodesic dome-topped building not far from BC Place stadium, into a gigantic 17-story soccer ball for the World Cup?

We broke down the tech, all the different versions and where to buy the Adidas Trionda, the official ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Soccer balls are tricky to design for proper spin. NASA highlighted how it is helping with FIFA ball design—and providing entertainment for ISS astronauts.

The official 2026 World Cup match ball, Trionda, features colors and iconography representing host nations Canada, Mexico and the USA.

All children need to play. No matter how difficult the circumstances, the pleasure of the beautiful game is universal.

NASA and the European Space Agency teamed up to provide expertise in aerodynamics and space science has to help better understand how modern FIFA World Cup soccer balls fly, spin, and perform on the world’s biggest stage.

A ball that needs to be charged before every match and can assist VAR on offsides calls? Say hello to the Trionda.

New technology, grooves, and altitude all shape the ball’s flight.