The ball’s cover consists of twenty heat-sealed polyurethane panels[9][10] and its surface features macro and micro relief patterns, called Speedshell technology, designed to improve flight stability and ball control. [10] Independent tests on the ball have revealed that it has similar performance characteristics to its predecessors, the Telstar 18 and Brazuca. In addition, the ball has been designed with sustainability in mind, being produced with environmentally friendly inks and adhesives. [11]The ball is equipped with Connected Ball Technology, developed by FIFA in collaboration with the German company Kinexon. Suspended inside its air chamber is an inertial measurement unit, which provides the VAR with instant and highly detailed data on the ball’s movement.[12][13]Commercial production has been subcontracted by Adidas to the Egyptian company Forward Egypt,[14] a subsidiary of the Pakistani company Forward Sports,[15][16] while the production of replicas has been subcontracted to Global Way, a company based in Madiun.[17][18]VariantsOn 11 December 2022, Adidas announced that, similar to the choice made with Uniforia Finale, the semi-finals, third-place play-off and final would be played using the Al Hilm variant (in Arabic الحلم‎?, al-ḥulm, “dream”). [19] The colours are based on those of the Qatari flag and gold, while the lettering has a slightly different layout, as the order is:

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