The Al Rihla ball had been used for the group stage, last 16 and quarter-finals but has been replaced by the Al Hilm for the final four games of the competition, including the third-place play-off.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Bangkok, 11 December 2022 – Today, adidas reveals Al Hilm – the Official Match Ball for the semifinals and final of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The new ball will use the same groundbreaking Adidas 'Connected Ball' technology as Al Rihla, which has assisted match officials in making faster and more accurate judgments during matches.

Uniquely shaped Speedshell panelling combines with diamond debossing and high-performance texturing to take swerve and accuracy to the next level, perfect for long shots.

Confirming previous leaks, Adidas today launch a special football for the 2022 World Cup semi-finals and the final. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. The Al Hilm Mini features a design based on the official match ball used for the grand final of the 2022 World Cup, so you can compete for glory just like the professionals. As playmakers and sportswear enthusiasts since forever, adidas understands the importance of providing players with high-quality equipment to match and enhance their play. The design of Al Hilm is set on a textured gold base colour, which features a subtle triangular pattern, drawing inspiration from the sparkling deserts of the region that surround the city, the colour of the FIFA World Cup trophy, and the pattern of the Qatar flag.

Bold red accents complement the graphic, reflecting both the generative architecture of Qatar, and once again, the country’s flag. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). Our rugby balls are hand-stitched for added durability, providing players with a secure grip for accurate passing. FIFA has changed the World Cup match ball towards the end of this year's tournament in preparation for the semi-finals and final.

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Since football has been tested and tested by FIFA, you are guaranteed that it maintains the optimal trajectory and has only minimal direction variations. The data from the ball unlocks new insights for storytelling around the unique moments on the pitch at this World Cup. For souvenir sale, replicas of Al Rihla were also provided and produced by Adidas, but its production subcontracted to another company in Madiun, Indonesia, Global Way.