The Official Match Ball of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was revealed by adidas on Wednesday.
Known as Al Rihla, it is the 14th successive ball adidas has created for the FIFA World Cup and translates into “the journey” in Arabic.
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The CTR-CORE is an innovative core within the ball that is tuned to improve accuracy and consistency, supporting fast, precise play with maximum shape and air retention.
The SPEEDSHELL is the ball’s polyurethane skin featuring micro and macro textures, and a new 20-piece panel shape, which enhances aerodynamics to improve the accuracy, flight stability and swerve of shots.