FIFA has unveiled the TRIONDA FINAL as the official match ball for the semi-finals, third-place play-off and final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The world football governing body announced the launch on Tuesday, confirming that the specially designed ball will be used in the tournament’s final four matches, culminating in the World Cup final on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium in the United States.

According to FIFA, the TRIONDA FINAL retains the advanced performance features of the original TRIONDA ball introduced in October 2025, but comes with a distinctive premium design in gold, white and black to mark the competition’s decisive stage.

FIFA said the ball’s design draws inspiration from the pursuit of football’s most coveted prize. Its gold finish symbolises the FIFA World Cup trophy, while the black base creates a unique identity for the tournament’s closing matches.

The organisation added that the design pays tribute to all 16 host cities of the expanded 2026 World Cup. The four cities hosting the semi-finals, third-place match and final — Dallas, Atlanta, Miami and New York New Jersey — are prominently represented, while Boston, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Monterrey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver feature through the ball’s triangular graphic elements.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the new match ball as a fitting symbol for the tournament’s grand finale.

“The TRIONDA FINAL ball for the last four matches of the FIFA World Cup is here,” Infantino said.

“The iconic TRIONDA has brought so much joy every time it has hit the back of the net during this FIFA World Cup and perfectly reflects the unity and passion of the tournament’s host nations — Canada, Mexico and the United States.

“For the final four matches of the tournament, this TRIONDA FINAL will be at the feet of the best players on the planet. Through every touch, dribble, flick, pass, cross, save, strike and goal, the 16 cities that have helped FIFA stage the record-breaking 23rd edition of the tournament will be further etched into FIFA World Cup folklore.”

FIFA also revealed that the ball incorporates the latest version of adidas Connected Ball Technology, which provides real-time data to assist match officials with quicker decision-making while enhancing performance and match analysis.

The World Cup semi-finals will kick off on July 14, with the third-place match and final set to bring the tournament to a close on July 19.