2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Guide: Fifa World Cup Official Ball Since 1930

What is football without The Ball? FIFA World Cup Official Ball has been revolutionized since World Cup was first introduced in 1930. This year for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, the official ball is known as Adidas Brazuca. Brazuca was selected as the official name of the ball after went through a voting process by fans. 

The informal term “brazuca” is used by Brazilians to describe national pride in the Brazilian way of life. Mirroring their approach to football, it symbolises emotion, pride and goodwill to all.

Source: FIFA.com

Adidas Brazuca 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Official Ball
Source/Credit: The Right Winger Blog

I must say this is a very beautiful ball. Physically; the way it is designed and the combination of colors are just nice. One may love the ball just by looking at it. And its features? This is how soccerPRO put them in words;

As far as features go, this ball has got it all...it is made with all high end materials for the cover and bladder of the ball that ensures a perfect on-field performance. This ball also has the highest FIFA rating for a ball which is quite impressive. It passed tests with water uptake, shape retention, weight, and many other tests that will make it the perfect ball for you.

Source: soccerPRO

Do you remember how official balls of the previous World Cup events looked like? Here we go; the World Cup balls from 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa back to the 1930 in Uruguay.

2010 World Cup South Africa
Adidas Jabulani

2006 World Cup Germany
Adidas Teamgeist

2002 World Cup Japan-Korea
Adidas Fevernova

1998 World Cup FranceA
Adidas Tricolore

1994 World Cup USA
Adidas Questra

1990 World Cup Italy
Adidas Etrusco

1986 World Cup Mexico
Adidas Azteca

1982 World Cup Spain
Adidas Tango Espana

1978 World Cup Argentina
Adidas Tango Durlast

1974 World Cup West Germany
Adidas Telstar Durlast

1970 World Cup Mexico
Adidas Telstar

1966 World Cup England
Challenge 4-Star

1962 World Cup Chile
Mr.Crack

1958 World Cup Sweden
Top-Star

1954 World Cup Switzerland
Swiss WC Match Ball

1950 World Cup Brazil
Super Duplo T

1938 World Cup France
Allen

1934 World Cup Italy
Federale 102

1930 World Cup Uruguay
T-Model

1930 World Cup Uruguay
Tiento

The revolution of World Cup balls might as well reflect how World Cup has changed since 1930. World Cup matches were not aired on television until 1970. 1970 World Cup Mexico was the first World Cup broadcasted via television.

The balls used in 1930 up to 1966 World Cup were LEGENDS! We are getting closer to the most celebrated sports event in the World. How your favorite teams are doing? Do you believe your team can make it through the group stages and fight their way to the Final?

p/s: I should be getting World Cup jerseys now.