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 soccer produced by Adidas for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, is impressed by the distinctive pure landscapes of the Australia and New Zealand, the 2 host nations.
The ball options designs by Aboriginal artist, Chern’ee Sutton, and Māori artist, Fiona Collis.
Speaking concerning the ball launch, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura stated:
“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 options the identical related ball expertise as was seen in Qatar on the FIFA World Cup 2022. This gives exact ball knowledge, which can be made accessible to Video Match Officials in real-time, which can allow the semi-automated offside expertise
OCEAUNZ options:
CTR-CORE – a ground-breaking core throughout the ball that’s designed to enhance accuracy and consistency, supporting quick, exact play with most form and air retention
SPEEDSHELL – The ball’s polyurethane (PU) pores and skin options micro and macro textures and a brand new 20-piece panel form, enhancing aerodynamics
CONNECTED BALL TECHNOLOGY – A Suspension System within the centre of the ball hosts and stabilises a 500Hz inertial measurement unit (IMU) movement sensor, offering unprecedented perception into each factor of the motion of the ball. The sensor is powered by a chargeable battery, which will be charged by induction.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will kick-off on on July 20, with New Zealand taking up Norway within the opening match. The Final will occur in Sydney / Gadigal on August 20.