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Top 10 inquiries you would like to know about the Soccer ball used in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

May 12, 2022

 

Top 10 inquiries you should know the Soccer ball used in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022   ---- Write by Rebecca Wu from Faladomi Sport

1. What kind of Football will be used in the World Cup Qatar 2022?

The answer is Adidas 2022 World Cup Al Rihla Official Match Ball 

2. Where is the Official FIFA Soccer Ball made?

The answer: Pakistan

2022 World Cup Match-ball is named as Al-Rihla, and is manufactured in Pakistanby Adidas through 'Forward Sports', a Sialkot-based company in Paksitan. It is the 14th successive ball that Adidas has created for the FIFA World Cup The third time that the brand of ‘ForwardSports’ will be used in the World Cup. More information about this manufacturer: https://bit.ly/39OMo8l 

3. Why this Adidas 2022 World Cup ball is called "Al Rihla"?

The answer: Rihlais the Arabic word for a journey or the travelogue that documents it. The Rihla, formal title A Masterpiece to Those Who Contemplate the Wonders of Cities and the Marvels of Travelling, is the travelogue written by Ibn Battuta,documenting his lifetime of travel and exploration, which according to his description covered about 70,000 miles (110,000 km).  

4. How many pieces of this Al Rihla ball made during the World Cup 2022 match?

We were told by the Forward Sports Managing Director Hassan Masood, 3,000 footballs will be used during the World Cup in Qatar while their replicas sale target is eight million!

5. What is the specification of this adidas Al Rihla Pro Official Match Ball?

  • Official size 5, White; 
  • 70% polyurethane, 20% recycled polyester, 10% viscose cover 
  • Rubber bladder;Thermally bonded seamless construction
  • FIFA Quality Pro certified; FIFA World Cup™ printed logo 

6. What is the Features of this match ball made by Forward Sports: 

Hassan said(manufacturer):”This brand(Forward Sports), which will be used in Qatar World Cup, is too much responsive and is faster. The 25 percent elements, which have been used in this brand, are sustainable and this brand is made of re-cycled material.” “Its weight ranges from 425 to 445 grams while its size is from 68.8 cm to 69.3 cm.”  

According to FIFA, it has been designed to back peak game speeds as it travels faster in flight than any ball in the tournament’s history. “This is a stunning, sustainable and high-quality official match ball from Adidas that will be enjoyed by stars performing at the top of their game on the world’s biggest stage in Qatar, as well as grassroot players everywhere,” FIFA’s Director Marketing Jean-François Pathy said.“Al-Rihla’s worldwide journey will represent the incredible reach of the FIFA World Cup and give fans a unique opportunity to engage with the event as excitement builds ahead of the big kick-off.” 

7. How much of a Al Rihla World Cup ball? 

A. US $165 to get a Adidas Al Rihla Pro Ball via: https://bit.ly/3L87sDZ 

B. US $45 to get a Adidas Al Rihla league Ball via https://bit.ly/3L8vy1l 

8. Where to buy a Adidas Al Rihla Pro Ball.

If you are in the US, you can buy online: adidas.com, where it is on sale from $45 to $165 to get a size 5 ball with beautiful color box design. Or can buy from US local chain stores DICK'S Sporting Goods.  9. Images for 2022 world cup Rihla soccer ball.  

10. Where and when will be held for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Qatar was awarded the right to host the FIFA™World Cup Qatar 2022 on 2 December 2010. When and where is the 2022 World Cup? The 2022 World Cup in Qatar kicks off on Monday November 21 at the Al Thumama Stadium when Senegal take on the Netherlands in Group A followed by hosts Qatar against Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium. The final tournament match schedule has been published on FIFA.com.