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World Cup ball's new design may reduce long-distance kick power

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Researchers studying the physics of soccer balls have found that the new Adidas Trionda ball for the upcoming World Cup may not travel as far as previous models. Wind-tunnel experiments indicate that while the ball's design, featuring textured panels and grooves, offers improvements, it could slightly penalize extreme distance kicks. This change in aerodynamics might be more noticeable for goalkeepers, long-range passers, and distant shooters. AI

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. MIT Technology Review TIER_1 English(EN) · Jenna Ahart ·

    Why this year’s World Cup ball may not fly as far

    Much is new about this month’s upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament, which will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico. It hosts more teams than ever before. It’s the first to occur in three different host countries. And, like predecessor cups for over half a century, it will employ…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sagalinked ·

    📰 The World Cup ball may not fly as far due to new regulations and materials used for this year's tournament. 🔗 https://www. technologyreview.com/2026/06/0 8/11

    📰 The World Cup ball may not fly as far due to new regulations and materials used for this year's tournament. 🔗 https://www. technologyreview.com/2026/06/0 8/1138485/the-download-world-cup-ball-openai-super-app/ # Tech # AI

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