Al Rihla means “the journey” in Arabic , adidas has provided every tournament ball since Mexico 1970.
It was a far cry from 1930 when the two final teams each brought their own ball
At the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the cream of world football will be showcasing their talents with a stunning, sustainable and high-quality Official Match Ball. The 14th successive ball created by adidas for the FIFA World Cup, the Al Rihla travels faster in flight than any other in the tournament’s history.
Al Rihla means “the journey” in Arabic, and its bold, vibrant colour is inspired by Qatar’s culture, architecture, iconic boats and flag. adidas is bringing its sporting expertise to the game’s premier event yet again by providing a match ball with sleek aesthetics that also delivers accuracy and flight stability. It is designed to support peak game speeds and, furthermore, is manufactured with strictly water-based inks and glues for additional sustainability.The ball’s features include: CRT-CORE— the heart of the ball, the core provides speed, accuracy and consistency for fast-paced action and precision, with maximal shape and air retention, as well as rebound accuracy SPEEDSHELL — a textured PU skin with a new 20-piece panel shape improves the accuracy, flight stability and swerve.
The ball was also designed with the environment at its heart – all components have been carefully considered, and Al Rihla is the first World Cup ball made using only water-based inks and glues.
The bold, vibrant color and graphics set on a pearlescent background reflect the ever-increasing speed of the game, with speed revealing the spectrum of color to excite players and fans around the world from grassroots to elite levels.
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