Update: It is not the first time that an Adidas World Cup final ball is already used in the semi-finals. In the 2018 World Cup, the Adidas Telstar 18 'Mechta' final ball was used in all knockout stages.
2018 World Cup group stage and knockout stage balls
Confirming previous leaks, Adidas today launch a special football for the 2022 World Cup semi-finals and the final. The Adidas 2022 World Cup final ball is called "Al Hilm". "Al Hilm" means "the dream".
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Al Hilm means The Dream
Adidas 'Al Hilm' 2022 World Cup Final Ball
This picture shows the official Adidas 2022 World Cup Final ball.
The Adidas 2022 World Cup Final Al Hilm football has a fitting look for the 2022 World Cup final - it combines a gold base with maroon details. Officially, the paint job is "Gold Metallic / Maroon / Collegiate Burgundy".
Tech-wise, the Adidas 2022 World Cup Al Hilm final ball is the same as the Rihla.
The Adidas 2022 World Cup final ball will be launched in December 2022.
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