Adidas Telstar 18 'Mechta' 2018 World Cup Knock-Out Stage Ball Revealed

Adidas today unveiled the Telstar Mechta (Russian for 'Dream'), the ball to be used in the knock-out stages and final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. It will be available to buy from June 29.

Adidas Telstar 18 'Mechta' 2018 World Cup Knock-Out Stage Official Match Ball

This is the Adidas Telstar 18 'Mechta' 2018 World Cup Knock-Out Stage Official Match Ball.

Based on the well-known Adidas Telstar 18 2018 World Cup soccer ball, the Adidas Telstar 18 'Mechta' 2018 World Cup Knock-Out Stage Official Match Ball replaces the grey parts of the group stage ball with more striking tones of red. The ball comes with the name of the ball on the upper (Adidas Telstar 18 'Mechta' Official Match Ball) and the Adidas + 2018 FIFA World Cup logo.

Tech-wise, the Adidas Telstar 18 'Mechta' 2018 World Cup Knock-Out Stage Official Match Ball is the same as the standard Adidas Telstar 18. The Telstar 18 features a brand new panel design and the latest in ball technology, made for the world’s best players.

Adidas Telstar 18 'Mechta' Official Match Ball - Features

• Thermally bonded seamless surface for a more predictable trajectory, better touch and lower water uptake
• Ball passed FIFA tests on circumference weight, rebound and water absorption
• Latex bladder
• Embedded chip compatible with NFC-enabled devices
• Price: 165 USD
• Release Date: June 29, 2018

Adidas Telstar 18 'Mechta' 2018 World Cup Knock-Out Phase football will hit stores on June 29, 2018.

What do you think of the Adidas Telstar 18 'Mechta' ('Dream'), the ball for the 2018 World Cup knock-out phase and final? Let us know in the comments below.