Hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first of its kind in a number of ways. MORE: When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup official draw? Official 2026 World Cup match ballWhile it is still yet to be announced officially, multiple leaks have indicated that the 2026 FIFA World Cup match ball will be known as the "Trionda" derived from the prefix "tri" for "three" and the Spanish word "onda", which means "wave" or "vibe." Why might the 2026 World Cup match ball be controversial? List of official FIFA World Cup match balls throughout historyThe early days of the FIFA World Cup featured a complicated history when it comes to the official ball of each competition.