Adidas releases the Official Match Ball for FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

OCEAUNZ, the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023TM Official Match Ball, was unveiled in Sydney/Gadigal, Australia.

The ninth football produced by Adidas for the FIFA Women's World Cup event uses the most contemporary Interactive Ball Technology to augment match data and acumens, and it has been baptized OCEAUNZ as the Definitive Match Ball for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. The prototype of the Official Match Ball was inspired by the distinctive landscapes of the host nations Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

The ball was hovered by helicopter over Sydney's illustrious skyline before landing at Marks Park, which has a vista of Bondi Beach.

OCEAUNZ, the ninth FIFA Women's World Cup football produced by Adidas, is inspired by the idiosyncratic natural landscapes of the two host countries, with imagery paying homage to the mountain ranges of Aotearoa New Zealand, and Australia's connection to the Indian Ocean.

The ball, which contains embellishments by Mori artist Fiona Collis and Aboriginal artist Chern'ee Sutton, commends the civilizations of both host nations. The Beyond Greatness brand identity for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 incorporates their artwork.

The first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup to be co-hosted by two distinct countries from separate confederations stated FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura: "Adidas has produced an iconic Officially Match Ball for the FIFA Women's World Cup that embodies diversity, inclusivity, and togetherness. The rich ethnicities that Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand particularly portrayed on OCEAUNZ, will undoubtedly elevate the pleasure of visiting fans and teams "BeyondGreatness" during this edition of the competition.

The Official Match Ball's moniker honours the pairing of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand as the competition's hosts.

The connected ball technology used at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar is also included in OCEAUNZ. This delivers accurate ball information that will be made instantly apparent to video match officials.

The cutting-edge interconnected ball system contributes to FIFA's semi-automated offside technology by combining player location data with artificial intelligence and providing Video Assistant Referees with immediate information to aid in decision-making.

OCEAUNZ features:

CTR-CORE - a revolutionary core inside the ball is intended to increase precision and consistency, supporting quick, accurate play with maximal shape and air retention.

SPEEDSHELL – Aerodynamics are improved by the polyurethane (PU) skin of the ball's micro- and macro-textured 20-piece panel design.

CONNECTED BALL TECHNOLOGY – A 500Hz gyroscope unit (IMU) accelerometer is housed and stabilized in the ball's center by a suspension system, giving researchers unprecedented access to the ball's motion in all of its details. A rechargeable battery that can be refilled by induction powers the sensor.

The opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 between New Zealand and Norway will take place on July 20. Later that day, Australia will encounter the Republic of Ireland. On August 20, the Final will take place in Sydney or Gadigal.

Tickets can be purchased via FIFA.com.