Monterrey will reveal the 2026 World Cup match ball in October.

Monterrey will experience a historic moment on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup .

Next Saturday, October 11 , during the second edition of the "Game of Legends," the tournament's official ball, the Adidas Trionda , will be used for the first time in the world. This was confirmed by sources close to the Monterrey Organizing Committee .

The new ball, which will replace the Al Rihla ball used in Qatar 2022 , is designed in the colors red, green, and blue, and its name alludes to the three host countries of the tournament: “Tri” for the trio of host nations and “Onda” for the energy of football that unites them.

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According to the specialized site FootyHeadlines , Adidas plans to launch the ball in October or November of this year.

LEGENDS AND FOOTBALL PARTY

The Legends Game returns to Monterrey following the success of its inaugural edition, which drew more than 38,000 attendees.

For this second edition, the event will change date: it will be held on Saturday, October 11 — instead of Friday as in 2024 — with the aim of encouraging greater economic growth, since last year it attracted 6,000 foreign visitors .

Ticket pre-sale will begin in July , and priority will be given to Flussit subscribers.

The event will include activities such as autograph signing sessions, Meet and Greet , and a Media Day with the legends who will be hosted again in Monterrey .

This event will mark the world debut of the Trionda ball, an honor that underscores Monterrey 's leading role in the process leading up to 2026.

A CITY DEVOTED TO THE WORLD CUP

Monterrey will also experience a series of cultural celebrations related to the World Cup . On October 25, the "Coca-Cola Stereo Gold" festival will take place in Fundidora Park , combining music, soccer, and gastronomy with a top-notch musical lineup.

Additionally, the city will sign an agreement with the World Freestyle Association , which will bring a regional competition to North America this year and, in 2026 , a world tournament with Monterrey as its host.

In November, a Football and Film Festival will be added, with massive, free screenings in municipalities and Cinépolis theaters, where inspiring documentaries, films, and series related to football will be shown.

LOCAL BRANDS JOIN

The local sponsor selection process is moving forward strongly. Of the more than 300 proposed brands , nearly 100 have already been approved by FIFA , and more than 30 negotiations are currently underway.

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The categories are organized to avoid conflicts with global sponsors; for example, while Bank of America has exclusivity in banking, there are open categories such as Brokerage and Consulting , where firms like Value and Vector have expressed interest.

Among the confirmed sponsorships are Arca Continental , which signed on as a sponsor of the event platform; and Grupo Modelo , which already had a presence at last year's Game of Legends and will maintain activities at the venue throughout the year.

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