FIFA launched the Official Match Ball of the Women’s World Cup 2023 named OCEAUNZ in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday.
The design of OCEAUNZ, which is the ninth successive football produced by Adidas for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, is inspired by the unique natural landscapes of the Australia and New Zealand, the two host nations.
The ball features designs by Aboriginal artist, Chern’ee Sutton, and Māori artist, Fiona Collis.
Speaking about the ball launch, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura said:
“Adidas has created an iconic Official Match Ball for the FIFA Women’s World Cup that reflects diversity, inclusivity and togetherness, fitting themes for the first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted by two different countries from different confederations.”
OCEAUNZ features the same connected ball technology as was seen in Qatar at the FIFA World Cup 2022. This provides precise ball data, which will be made available to Video Match Officials in real-time, which will enable the semi-automated offside technology
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The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will kick-off on on July 20, with New Zealand taking on Norway in the opening match. The Final will happen in Sydney / Gadigal on August 20.
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