Adidas Oceaunz |
Type | Football |
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Inception | January 2023 |
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Manufacturer | Adidas |
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Available | Yes |
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The Adidas Oceaunz was the official match ball of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. It was unveiled by Adidas on January 24, 2023.[1]
Design and features
The ball's design was inspired by the unique Australasian landscape, with white, black, blue and yellow colors[2] representing the vast mountains of New Zealand and Australia's connection to the Pacific Ocean.[3] The name "Oceaunz" combines the prefixes "AU" and "NZ" of the two host nations.[4]
The Australian patterns on the ball were created by renowned local artist Chern'ee Sutton, while the markings representing New Zealand were designed by Kiwi artist Fiona Collis.[5]
The Oceaunz is made of thermally-bonded[6] 12-panel synthetic leather, providing a consistent and stable surface for optimal control and accuracy.[7]
History
The Oceaunz is the ninth successive football that Adidas has produced for the FIFA Women's World Cup. The previous ball used in the 2019 Women's World Cup was the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Final in france.[8]
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