Everything is new for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. From the first-ever winter World Cup to the first-ever in the Middle East. Keeping that tradition alive, the official match ball for the global tournament is also one of a kind. FIFA and Adidas have collaborated to give the world ‘Al Rihla.’
Al Rihla, the #OfficialMatchBall of the 2022 #FIFAWorldCup, means ‘the journey’
This is the journey to Qatar, starting now#Qatar2022 | @adidasFootball pic.twitter.com/w8Jwg6lFCS
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) March 31, 2022
It has been proclaimed the “the fastest and most accurate FIFA World Cup ball to date.” Lionel Messi featured in the official launch of the ball back in March 2022. The official match ball of a FIFA World Cup is a moniker not taken lightly. Some balls of the previous editions have entrenched themselves in the public conscience.
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The Al Rihla is made to make journeys.
Designed from the inside out to follow your feet and write new stories with every touch, this is innovation from core to skin.
This is the journey, starting now.
Exclusively available at adidas online and retail stores until April 12th. pic.twitter.com/WcWN02uREE
— adidas Football (@adidasfootball) March 30, 2022
The likes of Jabulani (2010), Azteca (1986), and Telstar (1970) are some of the most revered in the history of football. So, what does the Al Rihla bring to the table, and can it live up to its illustrious predecessors?
A ball like no other
Al Rihla is the 14th consecutive official match ball of the FIFA World Cup, starting way back in 1970.
Its name translates to “the journey,” referencing the culture, architecture, and vibrancy of Qatar. Adidas has been engineering its offerings in such a way that each ball is better than the one it replaces.
‘Al Rihla’: The official match ball for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. ⚽️
The ball name means ‘the journey’ in Arabic and is expected to be the fastest in flight in World Cup history. ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/DZsEFmuxJm
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) March 30, 2022
The ball is seamless and designed from the inside out before being tested through wind panels and on the field. There are two features of Al Rihla that are exciting and have never been seen before:
- CRT-CORE: the main component of the ball which increases the speed and…
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