The 2026 World Cup is poised to be the biggest yet, with even more nations taking place in an expanded format, while being hosted by three of them at once.

Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America will play host to 48 nations, all of which will be hoping to win the grand prize at the end of it.

As with every World Cup, there are iconic traditions in place that will represent the tournament. The World Cup logo is front and centre, along with the mascots that will often tie into the national pride of whichever nation will host it, as well as the respective World Cup kits.

Then there’s the ball, where the magic happens. Each World Cup ball has a different design, feel, and story to tell, which can seal its place in the memory of those who watch on.

Here’s a look at everything you need to know about “Trionda“, the 2026 World Cup ball.

What does ‘Trionda’ stand for?

The Trionda ball for the 2026 World Cup pays homage to all of the host nations, Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America.

The “Tri” stands for three, and “Onda” means waves in Spanish, hinting at all three waves in the design of the ball, with three different colours representing each nation.

Adidas Trionda Design and Colourway Explained

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Trionda’s design shows off all three host nations in different ways, using both colours and patterns on the ball itself to represent each host in a clear way.

The red part of the ball represents Canada, with the country’s famous maple leaf dotted within each of the red waves to clearly show their part in hosting the tournament.

The green is used to show off Mexico, hinting at the unmistakable green home kit that the national team wears, along with an eagle pattern that is seen in the country’s coat of arms.

Then there’s the blue, which represents the United States of America, and includes the stars that show off each of the states included in the famous American flag.

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What is the ‘Smart Technology’ and Does The Ball Need to be Charged?

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The Trionda World Cup ball for 2026 will need to be charged before every use, due to the “smart technology” inside that will help assist the officials during the game.

There is an in-built motion sensor that can track the ball’s rotation, position on the pitch, and every single touch along the way, sending that data back to the Video Assistant Referee.

That information should help the VAR make quicker decisions, particularly when it comes to an offside call, as they will be able to tell the exact moment the ball was struck, and can then begin to work out the offside line with a 3D model of the game picked up by cameras around the stadium.

It will also be useful for tracking data used by national teams, with even more data allowing them to look underneath the hood of football into some of the things that make teams tick.

The ball has a battery life of roughly six hours, meaning it should comfortably last a full game, barring any technological issues that could occur.

Where to Buy the World Cup 2026 Ball

The official World Cup 2026 ball, the Trionda, is available to buy in several different sizes and with some different impact to each one that is available.

Adidas are retailing six variations of the Trionda, from the Pro version at £130, to the Mini version at £13. There is the competition version for £50, the League version for £35, the Training version for £25, and the Club version for £23.

The Trionda is also available to buy from high street stores such as Sports Direct, which is running an offer on the League version of the ball, as well as JD Sports.

Online retailers such as Amazon and Kitbag are also selling the ball, along with a host of other online stores.

Former WWE Superstar Curtis Axel, real name Joseph Hennig, was arrested in Minnesota earlier this month, according to reports.

The son of WWE icon Mr Perfect, Curt Hennig, was reportedly arrested in Anoka County, Minnesota, on May 17, 2026. That’s according to PWInsider’s Mike Johnson. The 46-year-old was later charged with DUI.

Curtis Axel’s Charges After Arrest

Per the report, Axel was released from prison two days after his arrest and his charges include third-degree driving while impaired, refusing to give a chemical test, obstructing the lawful execution of a legal process, possessing an open bottle of alcohol in the car, and failing to stop after an accident to property that did not involve any injuries.

According to Cultaholic Wrestling, police were called to a McDonald’s in St. Francis at around 9pm following a report of a vehicle reversing into another in the drive-thru, causing damage. Axel was found driving around the car park, and police noticed the smell of alcohol when speaking to him.

“I don’t give a sh**” and “f*** you, you f*****,” were what the wrestler reportedly shouted at officers while refusing to do chemical testing after having to be physically removed from his car.

An employee at the McDonald’s told police that Axel had sworn at staff before reversing into another vehicle. He then got out of his car and yelled at the female whose car he’d just backed into, calling her a ‘b****” and a ‘p****’.

Axel’s Previous Legal Challenges

This isn’t the first time Joseph Hennig has had a brush with the law. American Express received a judgment of $21,357.94 they were owed by Henning for a credit card in 2024. He has since paid $5,936.79, but the remaining $16,774.26 payment is still outstanding.

A further judgment from a housing estate, Estates of Silver Oaks Association, was granted against him and his partner, Brooke Hennig, in 2025 for $4,989.40. That case was reported as closed in early 2026.

More to follow.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson, according to club insider Sully.

Man United‘s interest in the Brazilian has ramped up in recent weeks, with Fabrizio Romano confirming on Wednesday evening that an agreement to sign the 26-year-old was ‘very close’, with an agreement on personal terms already reached.

Romano confirmed at the time that it was now up to United whether they wanted to proceed with the Atalanta star, or pursue other midfield targets instead.

All the signals are that Ederson will soon become a Red Devils player though, as United look to complete a major rebuild of their midfield for Michael Carrick during the summer transfer window.

With Casemiro leaving and Manuel Ugarte out of favour and expected to follow him through the Old Trafford exit door, Kobbie Mainoo is the only specialist first-team central midfielder left at the club.

Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount did play in the position throughout the season, but both players are more suited to playing further forward.

One report has suggested that if Ugarte does go, then the Red Devils could look to bring in up to three new central midfielders in the summer.

‘Welcome to Man United’ – Insider Hints Ederson Transfer Done

Sully posted ‘welcome to Manchester United’, accompanied by a video Ederson’s highlights, on X on Thursday afternoon, suggesting that an agreement is now complete for the Brazil international.

The Times reported on Wednesday that a £38m agreement had been reached between the two clubs, but Romano suggested that wasn’t quite true when he provided an update on Wednesday night, although he did admit an agreement was on the brink.

One big positive of United signing Ederson is the fact that he hasn’t been called up to the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup, which means he will be ready for the start of pre-season.

Man United Still Need Casemiro Replacement

Reports have suggested that United want to sign a top-class replacement for Casemiro in the summer who will cost around the £80m mark, so it would be safe to assume that the Brazilian won’t be the direct replacement for his counterpart at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils are eyeing other big-money midfielders like Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni and Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali, with the latter attracting the most talk in recent days.

Reports out of Italy have suggested that United are also close to an agreement to bring the €100m-rated Italy international to Old Trafford.