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Germany 2006

Teamgeist

Adidas · 2006 FIFA World Cup

2006

Year

14

Panels

Adidas

Maker

Italy

Winner

About the Teamgeist

Revolutionary 14-panel design with no stitches — panels were thermally bonded for a smoother, more spherical surface.

MaterialThermally bonded panels
TechnologyReduced panels, thermal bonding
Host NationGermany

Did You Know?

The first World Cup ball with fewer than 32 panels since 1970.

Tournament Winner

Italy

Germany 2006

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