Soccer balls have a very long history which started a long time ago with the soccer history. The ball kept changing, though it didn’t change a lot. Earlier pig’s bladder was used to play soccer, but things are different now.
Now all soccer balls are very smart. This article talks about all soccer world cup balls starting from 1930.
Uruguay, 1930
We all know that it was the first ever FIFA soccer world cup. So, the ball of this world cup is really special to everyone. You will be surprised to know that Both Argentina and Uruguay used a different ball in the final match.
Italy, 1934
The ball of this world cup was known as “Federale 102”
France, 1938
Model called Allen, and the hosts of the championship, the French, in that match gave way to eventual winners Italians 3-1.
Brazil, 1950
The soccer ball of 1950 world cup was known as “Super Duplo T”
Switzerland, 1954
This soccer world cup was organized in Switzerland.
Sweden, 1958
1958 world cup was organized in Sweden.
Chile, 1962
“Crack” was the name of the ball in 1962 world cup.
England, 1966
The name of the 1966 soccer world cup ball was “Slazenger”
Mexico, 1970
“Telstar” was the name of the 1970 world cup ball. As a soccer fan, you should know that since 1970, Adidas has been producing balls in soccer world cups. “Telstar” is the short form of “Television Star” The ball was made black and white so that viewers could watch it well on black and white TVs.
Germany 1974
This ball was similar to the 1970 soccer world cup ball.
Argentina, 1978
“Tango Durlast” This soccer ball was the most expensive ball ever made during that time costing 50 pounds. The same design was used in the next 20 years of soccer world cup.
Spain, 1982
“Tango Espana” was the last authentic leather ball used in a world cup.
Mexico, 1986
“Azteca” was the first complete synthetic ball ever used in a world cup.
Italy, 1990
“Etrusco Unico” was the ball used in the 1990 world cup. The design was inspired by the Italian history and fine arts.
USA, 1994
“Questra” was the official ball in the 1994 world cup. The ball was made to provide a better speed, though goal keepers were not satisfied because of its unpredictability.
France 1998
“Tricolore” This ball was inspired by the French flag. This ball used color for the first time in a soccer world cup.
Japan and South Korea 2002
“Fevernova” was the official ball of this world cup.
Germany, 2006
The official ball of this world cup was “Teamgeist”
South Africa, 2010
“Jabulani” which means “to celebrate” was the official ball of 2010 world cup in South Africa.
Brazil, 2014
Name was chosen for this ball the whole country finally won - Brazuca. His only be tested in the best players of the world.