Update: Adidas officially launches the Historical World Cup Ball Sets, featuring 15 mini World Cup balls from 1970 to 2026. The collection is released in two versions: the standard size (size 5) priced at 2,500 USD, and the mini size (size 1) priced at 250 USD.
To celebrate their long-standing and iconic partnership with the FIFA World Cup, Adidas is set to release an incredible Historical World Cup Ball Set. The premium collector's item will feature high-quality remakes of all 15 official Adidas match balls, from the 1970 tournament all the way through to the new ball for 2026.
Historical Adidas 1970-2026 World Cup Ball Set
The historical Adidas World Cup Ball set is a journey through modern football history, starting with the iconic black and white Telstar from Mexico 1970.
It includes every ball since Adidas became the official supplier, including revolutionary designs like the Tango (1978), the first fully synthetic ball, Azteca (1986), the colorful Tricolore (1998), the controversial Jabulani (2010), the fan-favorite Brazuca (2014), and the ball for the 2026 tournament in North America.
High-Quality Reproductions in a Collector's Box
All 15 footballs in the set are high-quality, thermal-bonded reproductions of the originals.
Mini Ball Set
The Adidas Historical World Cup Ball Set is a limited-edition release and is scheduled to be launched in 2026, following the official reveal of the new World Cup match ball. The big downside is the price - it costs $2,500. It is limited to just 2,026 pieces. The mini ball set retails at 250 USD. The entire collection will come housed in a special-edition collector's display box.
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