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The ongoing collaboration between FIFA (www.FIFA.com<\/a>) and adidas will bring the ultimate ball to the pitch<\/em>; The 14th<\/sup> successive ball created by adidas for the FIFA World Cup\u2122 travels faster in flight than any other in the tournament\u2019s history, supporting high-speed and high-quality games<\/em>; Al Rihla means \u201cthe journey\u201d in Arabic and is inspired by the culture, architecture, iconic boats and flag of Qatar<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Al Rihla has been revealed by adidas as the Official Match Ball for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022\u2122. The 14th<\/sup> successive ball that adidas has created for the FIFA World Cup\u2122 is designed to support peak game speeds, as it travels faster in flight than any ball in the tournament\u2019s history.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a stunning, sustainable and high-quality Official Match Ball from adidas that will be enjoyed by stars performing at the top of their game on the world\u2019s biggest stage in Qatar, as well as grassroots players everywhere,\u201d said Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Pathy, FIFA\u2019s Director of Marketing. \u201cAl Rihla\u2019s worldwide journey will represent the incredible reach of the FIFA World Cup and give fans a unique opportunity to engage with the event as excitement builds ahead of the big kick-off.\u201d<\/p>\n Designed from the inside out using data and rigorous testing at adidas labs, in wind tunnels and on the pitch by football players themselves, Al Rihla provides the highest levels of accuracy and reliability on the field of play, partly due to its new panel shape and surface textures.<\/p>\n The ball features:<\/p>\n \u201cThe game is getting faster and, as it speeds up, accuracy and flight stability become critically important,\u201d said Franziska L\u00f6ffelmann, the Design Director \u2013 Football Graphics & Hardwear at adidas. \u201cThe new design allows the ball to maintain a significantly higher speed as it journeys through the air. For the biggest global stage in all of sport, we set out to make the impossible possible with radical innovation by creating the fastest and most accurate FIFA World Cup ball to date.\u201d<\/p>\n The ball was designed with sustainability as a priority; indeed, Al Rihla is the first FIFA World Cup ball to be made exclusively with water-based inks and glues.<\/p>\n Al Rihla means \u201cthe journey\u201d in Arabic and is inspired by the culture, architecture, iconic boats and flag of Qatar. The bold, vibrant colours set on a pearlescent background represent the FIFA World Cup host country and the ever-increasing speed of the game.<\/p>\n Al Rihla\u2019s first public appearance will be alongside legends such as Iker Casillas, Kak\u00e1, Farah Jefry and Nouf Al Anzi, who will be joined by a diverse mix of talents, including promising female footballers from Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, plus next-generation players from Doha\u2019s Aspire Academy.<\/p>\n The launch will mark the start of Al Rihla\u2019s journey to ten cities across the globe \u2013 including Dubai, Tokyo, Mexico City and New York \u2013 where adidas is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at improving access to and equity in sport amongst local communities.<\/p>\n For more information about the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, visit FIFA.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n