The second World Cup was held was under the dictatorship of Benito Mussolini. They produced the Federale 102 ball, though others from England were also used at the tournament.

Tiento & T-Model

        1934

The second World Cup was held was under the dictatorship of Benito Mussolini. They produced the Federale 102 ball, though others from England were also used at the tournament.

Federdale 102 

        1934

Paris-based manufacturer, had the privilege of being the first company to be allowed to brand their balls when the World Cup came to France in 1938.

Allen

        1938

After a gap of  12-year wait for the next World Cup after the 1938 tournament due to World War II, and a substantial advance in the production of balls was the result.

DUPLO T

        1950

After a gap of  12-year wait for the next World Cup after the 1938 tournament due to World War II, and a substantial advance in the production of balls was the result.

Swiss World Champion

        1950

For the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, FIFA took its first steps into opening up competition to supply the tournament ball.

Top Star

        1958

For the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, FIFA took its first steps into opening up competition to supply the tournament ball.

NAME

        1962

e ball for the 1966 World Cup in England was selected through a blind test, as had been the case in 1958, and was the first ball to be manufactured by a major modern brand.

Challenge 4-Star

        1966

In 1970 came perhaps the most dramatic development in the history of the World Cup ball.

Telstar

        1970

The Telstar was such a hit that it was only slightly tweaked, and not completely redeveloped, for the 1974 tournament in West Germany - the home of Adidas.

Telstar Durlast

        1974

In 1978, Adidas introduced the Tango - named after the famous dance of hosts Argentina.

Tango

        1978