Every Four Years, the World Cup Ball Causes Chaos. Here’s the Full, Ridiculous History of How We Got Here.
From waterlogged cowhide that deflated mid-match to a ball so unpredictable goalkeepers called it a supermarket toy — the World Cup ball has a wilder history than most of the players who kicked it.
Before the first match of the 2026 World Cup kicks...
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