Adidas Telstar 18 – Official Match Ball FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 – Size 5

The Adidas Telstar 18 marked the return of one of football’s most iconic designs during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Taking inspiration from the original 1970 Telstar, Adidas modernized the ball with a unique black-and-grey pixelated pattern, symbolizing the digital era.

Built for the world’s biggest stage, the Telstar 18 is designed using thermally bonded technology for a seamless surface, ensuring greater accuracy, lower water uptake, and more predictable flight. The textured polyurethane coating enhances grip and control, giving players confidence in every pass, dribble, and strike.

For the first time in World Cup history, the ball featured an integrated NFC (Near Field Communication) chip, allowing fans to connect with exclusive digital content via smartphone – a groundbreaking feature that made it both a professional match ball and a collector’s item.

Certified under the FIFA Quality Pro standard, the Telstar 18 underwent rigorous testing for weight, rebound, circumference, and water absorption to ensure flawless match performance.

Whether you’re a serious player, football enthusiast, or collector, the Adidas Telstar 18 remains one of the most recognizable and iconic balls in modern football history.

⭐ Key Features & Highlights

• ✅ Official Match Ball of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

• ✅ Modernized design inspired by the 1970 Telstar

• ✅ Pixelated digital graphics for a bold and unique look

• ✅ Thermally bonded seamless panels – for accuracy & durability

• ✅ Textured PU surface – improved grip and ball control

• ✅ Embedded NFC Chip – digital interaction with smartphones

• ✅ FIFA Quality Pro Certified – elite performance standards

• ✅ Standard Size 5 – official match size