A Tribute to the Mathematically Marvelous Soccer Ball

As the World Cup final approaches, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful symmetries of humanity’s favorite truncated ...
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Why this year’s World Cup ball may not fly as far

A team of outside researchers has been studying how Adidas’s redesigned soccer ball cuts through the air. Much is new about this month’s upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament, which will be held in the ...
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Space Needle transformed with soccer ball design ahead of FIFA World Cup

The top of the Space Needle has been given a soccer ball design to celebrate the world's largest sporting event coming to Seattle. "The Space Needle is one of the most recognizable landmarks on the ...
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NASA kicks World Cup excitement into orbit with soccer ball study

As the World Cup 2026 unfolds in North America, the global tournament has also made its way to space. NASA shared a video on Saturday of a World Cup soccer ball experiencing microgravity at the ...