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2026 World Cup on alert/ "Problematic ball" brings back Jabulani's shadow, goalkeepers worried, attackers benefit

Politiko 2026-06-21 12:30:40

2026 World Cup on alert/ "Problematic ball" brings back
A new and unexpected concern has drawn attention to the 2026 World Cup. This time, the problem is not related to the referees or the VAR system, but to the main element of the game: the ball.

According to a report published by the British daily "The Telegraph", experts have raised the alarm that the official ball of the tournament exhibits unstable behavior in the air, creating serious difficulties during matches.

Footballers, especially goalkeepers, have complained about the unpredictable trajectory of the ball after hard long-range shots. According to analyses by aerodynamics specialists, the combination of the new design and the materials used causes the ball to change direction at the last moment, making the save a real challenge for the goalkeepers.

This situation immediately brought to mind the famous "Jabulani" ball from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, which was heavily criticized for its strange movements on the field.

While goalkeepers express concern about this "instability", strikers seem to be benefiting, seeing more space for spectacular goals from distance.

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