Germany - 2006 ANOTHER REVOLUTION

The tradition continued: another FIFA World Cup™, another new adidas ball at the very center of the action. Teamgeist was more accurate than ever thanks to its revolutionary thermally-bonded panels and perfect shape. WINNER: Italy

Korea/Japan - 2002 FEVERNOVA

Everything about 2002 was new and the ball was no exception. The Fevernova’s striking gold and red design was a dramatic departure from the Tango. The hand-stitched balls contained an improved syntactic foam layer that meant more cushioning but also greater control and accuracy. Fevernova swept the world. WINNER: Brazil

France - 1998 COLOR TECHNOLOGY

Farewell, black and white. The red, white and blue of the French flag characterized the Tricolore ball in 1998, but the technology was even more impressive. A syntactic foam layer of gas-filled micro-balloons made it not only more durable than ever, but also more responsive to the touch. It was another colossal step forward. WINNER: France

USA - 1994 THE QUEST FOR THE STARS

Not only had the name drawn its inspiration from United States space age technology, but beneath the Questra’s motifs of stars and planets was a high-tech layer of white PE foam that made the ball softer to the touch. The new feel made the ball not only more controllable, but also much faster off the foot. WINNER: Brazil