NASA Studies 2026 FIFA World Cup Ball Trionda Aboard International Space Station
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have conducted microgravity experiments with Trionda, the official Adidas match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The studies, recreating a 2019 sports-engineering experiment, examine how the ball's center of mass and balance affect its movement and stability. Trionda incorporates advanced sensor technology to assist refereeing decisions, and its design symbolizes the joint hosting by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. NASA highlights this research as an example of space science benefiting life on Earth.