Adidas Soccer Balls Set 1970 – 2022 Official Match Ball FIFA WORLDCUP Size 5. 1970 – Adidas Telstar : The first World Cup ball to feature black and white panels for better visibility on black-and-white TV. 1974 – Adidas Tango España : Known for its 20-panel design, this ball became iconic for its unique geometric pattern. 1978 – Adidas Tango España : Refined design with improved durability and aerodynamics, used during Argentina’s World Cup. 1982 – Adidas Tango España : Slightly redesigned, offering better performance with a smooth outer surface. 1986 – Adidas Azteca : The first World Cup ball to feature a synthetic leather cover, used in Mexico’s World Cup, with a vibrant Aztec design. 1990 – Adidas Etrusco Unico : Known for its bold design inspired by ancient Roman art, used in Italy’s World Cup. 1994 – Adidas Questra : Features a new thermal bonding technique for better seam durability, used in the USA’s World Cup. 1998 – Adidas Tricolore : The first ball to feature a multi-color design, symbolizing France’s diverse culture during their home World Cup. 2002 – Adidas Fevernova : A smooth design with improved aerodynamics, featured in the Korea/Japan World Cup. 2006 – Adidas Teamgeist : A seamless design for better accuracy and stability, seen in Germany’s World Cup. 2010 – Adidas Jabulani : Known for its controversial design with 8-panel construction, used in South Africa’s World Cup. 2014 – Adidas Brazuca : A popular ball with a vibrant, multi-color design, offering enhanced grip and control in Brazil’s World Cup. 2018 – Adidas Telstar 18 : A return to the classic Telstar design with modern updates, used in Russia’s World Cup. 2022 – Adidas Al Rihla : Featuring a dynamic design, this ball was used in Qatar’s World Cup, with new technology to improve flight accuracy. Each ball reflects its era’s technological and design advances, providing collectors with a historical journey of World Cup soccer.
