2018 World Cup: adidas presents the "Telstar Mechta", the official ball of the knockout stage

adidas Football has unveiled the "Telstar Mechta", the official football of the knockout phase of the 2018 World Cup, on 26/06/2018. adidas is a "FIFA partner", the first level in the sponsorship hierarchy of the governing body of world football, until 2030.

The knockout stages of the 2018 World Championship will begin on Saturday 20/06/2018.
"The name Mechta translates as 'dream' or 'ambition' in Russian and is constructed with the same design elements as the Telstar 18, the ball used throughout the group stage, but adapted to reflect the added intensity and opportunity the knockout stage brings. The Telstar Mechta comes with a new vivid red design inspired by the colours of the host nation (Russia), as well as the rising heat of knockout stage football," said the equipment manufacturer.

"The ball has a brand-new carcass that retains the best of the Brazuca, the Official Match Ball of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, while building in new technology to maximise performance. It went through extensive testing to ensure it suits the needs of the best players in the world. Some of the…