The Dawn of a New Era in Football

In a thrilling announcement that merges tradition with cutting-edge technology, Adidas has unveiled the official match ball for the first-ever expanded FIFA Club World Cup™, set to take place in the United States in 2025. This tournament, poised to redefine club football, will see the world’s best teams battle it out with a ball designed to honor both the host nation and the future of the game.

The match ball’s design is a striking tribute to American heritage, featuring deconstructed stars and stripes in bold red, white, and blue set against a pearlescent backdrop. Each jagged-edged pattern tells a story—of history, passion, and the pursuit of greatness—capturing the essence of a nation that has embraced football with open arms.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this ball is a technological marvel. Engineered with PRECISIONSHELL, a revolutionary 20-panel shape with strategically placed grooves, it ensures greater flight accuracy and consistency. Beneath the surface lies CTR-CORE, a game-changing innovation that maintains shape and air retention, allowing for lightning-fast, precise play at the highest level.

But the true star of this innovation is its connected ball technology, which sends real-time inertial measurement data to the video assistant referee (VAR) system at an astonishing rate of 500 times per second. By combining AI-powered player positioning data, officials can now make faster, more accurate offside calls and detect every individual touch, reducing controversial delays and ensuring fairer outcomes.

Adidas is also extending its influence beyond the ball, supplying high-performance uniforms for referees, volunteers, and FIFA staff, all designed with sustainability and quality in mind.

With the tournament set to kick off in Miami on June 14, 2025, fans can expect an electrifying spectacle as the world’s top clubs compete for global supremacy. And for those unable to attend in person, every single one of the 63 matches will be streamed live and free on DAZN.com.

A new chapter in club football history is about to be written. The stage is set, the teams are ready, and with Adidas’ groundbreaking match ball at the heart of the action, the beautiful game is about to reach new heights.