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