The History Of The Official World Cup Match Balls

Adidas has been the official match ball sponsor of the World Cup since 1970 when they first introduced the Telstar. Here is a comprehensive list of every World Cup match ball.
November 9, 2017

Adidas has been the official match ball sponsor for the World Cup since 1970. Below is a complete guide to every World Cup ball.

As you can see, Adidas didn’t really start branching out in design until 2002. Which ball is your favorite?

1970 World Cup, Mexico - Adidas Telstar
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1974 World Cup, West Germany - Adidas Telstar Durlast
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1978 World Cup, Argentina - Adidas Tango Durlast
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1982 World Cup, Spain - Adidas Tango Espana
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1986 World Cup, Mexico - Adidas Azteca
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1990 World Cup, Italy - Adidas Etrusco
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1994 World Cup, United States of America - Adidas Questra
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1998 World Cup, France - Adidas Tricolore
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2002 World Cup, South Korea and Japan - Adidas Fevernova
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2006 World Cup, Germany - Adidas Teamgeist
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2010 World Cup, South Africa - Adidas Jabulani
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2014 World Cup, Brazil - Adidas Brazuca
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2018 World Cup, Russia - Adidas Telstar18
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