Women's World Cup

Check out Oceaunz, the official match ball for the 2023 Women's World Cup

The ball features designs inspired by co-hosts Australia and New Zealand

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The adidas 2023 Women’s World Cup Oceaunz Official Pro Ball is seen prior to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group A match between New Zealand and Norway at Eden Park on July 20, 2023 in Auckland.

The first Women’s World Cup in Oceania has a unique ball to celebrate the occasion.

In January, FIFA and adidas unveiled “Oceaunz” as the official match ball for the competition. The name combines Oceania with the two host countries, Australia and New Zealand

Aboriginal artist Chern’ee Sutton and Māori artist Fiona Collis helped with the design, which is inspired by the ocean and mountain landscapes of Australia and New Zealand.

Check out the white, black, blue and yellow design that will be seen in all 64 matches across the tournament:

Oceaunz features the same connected ball technology that was used during the men’s World Cup this past winter in Qatar, giving video match officials precise data in real time.

Here are some other Oceaunz features, courtesy of FIFA:

  • CTR-CORE: A ground-breaking core within the ball that is designed to improve accuracy and consistency, supporting fast, precise play with maximum shape and air retention
  • SPEEDSHELL: The ball’s polyurethane (PU) skin features micro and macro textures and a new 20-piece panel shape, enhancing aerodynamics
  • CONNECTED BALL TECHNOLOGY: A Suspension System in the center of the ball hosts and stabilizes a 500Hz inertial measurement unit (IMU) motion sensor, providing unprecedented insight into every element of the movement of the ball. The sensor is powered by a rechargeable battery, which can be charged by induction.

adidas has produced the official match ball for all nine Women’s World Cups in history.

Oceaunz is available on adidas’ website and other stores for $170. 

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