World Cup balls through the years: From leather laces in 1930 to smart technology in 2026 | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-05-31 16:15 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Mexico, World News, Technology
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The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico gets started on June 11. The match ball is one of the most scrutinised pieces of sports equipment, simply because of the sheer scale of factors riding on just one item.
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