The History Of The Official World Cup Match Balls

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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