Adidas Tricolore 19 Women's World Cup Knockout Phase Ball Revealed
Adidas and FIFA earlier today unveiled the 'Tricolore 19', the official ball for the knockout stage of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.
Adidas Tricolore 19 Ball
This is the Adidas Tricolore Women's World Cup knockout football (takedown displayed).
Inspired by the iconic 1998 ball and based on the same template as the Conext 19 ball used during the group phase, the Tricolore 19 ball by Adidas features a mono-panel aesthetic with a blue-and-red glitch graphic.
The ball will be used for the first time on Saturday during the first Round of 16 matches of the competition.
In terms of tech, the Adidas Tricolore 19 Women's World Cup soccer ball shares its features with the 2018 World Cup ball, and Conext 19 of course.. The Adidas Conext19 ball features a mono-panel design, with each panel having the same size and shape to provide smooth, even performance.
Adidas Tricolore 19 - 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: USD 165
- Release Date: 21 June 2019
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Nike Confirms Release of Gold Mercurial CR7 2026 World Cup Boots
Nike has officially confirmed the upcoming release of the highly anticipated, special-edition signature boot for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the American sportswear giant will launch a spectacular all-gold Mercurial specifically designed for the Portuguese superstar. This exclusive release is scheduled to drop just before Portugal kicks off their opening group-stage match.
The decision to equip the forward in a striking all-gold colorway is a deliberate and symbolic tribute by the brand's design team. Speaking on the upcoming launch to The Athletic, Nike representative Odinga Nimako, a senior figure at Nike’s global football footwear team, explained the specific reasoning behind the glamorous aesthetic. "The fact that Ronaldo is playing his sixth World Cup, we wanted to celebrate the legacy he has set and the way he continues to add to his legacy," Nimako stated. "And there is no better color than gold to help do that."
It remains to be see if Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the golden boots in a match - we expect him to wear them in training only.
