“JABULANI”, the Official Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
Jabulani - means “to celebrate” in Zulu
Teamgeist Soccer Ball
Teamgeist Germany, 2006
For FIFA World Cup Germany, 2006
Teamgeist - German for "Team Spirt"
Official World Cup Fevernova Soccer Ball
Fevernova TM: Korea Japan, 2002
For FIFA World Cup Korea Japan, 2002, Adidas created a new ball made up of thicker inner layers to increase the accuracy of the ball in flight
Official World Cup Tricolore Soccer Ball
By 1998, FIFA World Cup France was played with a ball which sported the French red-white-blue tri-color. A complete departure from the old traditional black and white pattern. The first official World Cup soccer ball that was in color. The TRICOLORE used underglass print technology with a thin layer of syntactic foam.
Official World Cup Questra Soccer Ball
FIFA World Cup USA, 1994, official ball which was enveloped in a layer of polystyrene foam.
This not only made it more waterproof but allowed the ball greater acceleration when kicked. The new game ball felt softer to the touch. Improved ball control and higher velocity during play.
Official World Cup Etrvsco Soccer Ball
Etrvsco Unico - Italy, 1990
The first ball with an internal layer of black polyurethane foam.
Official World Cup Azteca Soccer Ball
Azteca: México, 1986
The FIFA World Cup Mexico, saw the introduction of the first polyurethane coated ball which was rain-resistant. The first synthetic match ball, with good qualities on hard and wet surfaces.
Official World Cup Tango Espana Soccer Ball
Adidas introduced a new ball which had rubber inlaid over the seams to prevent water from seeping through. The first ball with water-resistant qualities. General wear from kicking however meant the rubber began to wear after a short time and needed to be replaced during the game. The last genuine leather world cup ball.
Official World Cup Tango 1978 WC Ball
Soccer ball design experienced another revolution in 1978 with the introduction of the Adidas Tango. Adidas had created what would become a ‘football design classic’. Twenty panels with ‘triads’ created the impression of 12 identical circles. For the following five FIFA World Cup tournaments, the Match Ball design was based on this design. Tango featured improved weather resistance qualities, and took its inspiration from the deep passion, emotion and elegance of Argentina.
The Tango became a successful model. The Tango was also used at the Olympic Games and in the European Cup.
