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FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the upcoming World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to be played from June 11 to July 19. The tournament will be played in three co-host countries -- the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The ball, called Trionda, was again designed by German manufacturer Adidas, provider of the official World Cup balls since the 1970 tournament. "I am delighted and proud to present the Trionda," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said as the ball was revealed at an event in New York on Thursday.

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The 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup will be the first-ever to be organised in three countries and will feature a total of 48 countries. It inspired both the name and the design of the ball, featuring red, blue and green colours. Iconography from each host nation -- maple leaves from Canada, the eagle from Mexico and stars from the United States also feature, with a triangle referring to the unity of the three countries.

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The previous edition of the tournament was played in Qatar, and Argentina lifted their third World Cup title, that too under Lionel Messi's leadership.

Reacting to the calls for Israel’s suspension amidst the Palestinian conflict during a FIFA Council meeting, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said that the world organisation tries to use the power of football to bring people together in a divided world.

"At FIFA, we are committed to using the power of football to bring people together in a divided world. Our thoughts are with those who are suffering in the many conflicts that exist around the world today and the most important message that football can convey right now is one of peace and unity," Infantino said.

"FIFA cannot solve geopolitical problems, but it can and must promote football around the world by harnessing its unifying, educational, cultural and humanitarian values," Infantino added.