The Qatar Stars League has partnered with Adidas to adopt the same CONEXT PRO four-panel ball technology used at the FIFA World Cup as its official match ball for the 2026/27 season, promising more consistent flight, stability and control. The league-branded pearl white, maroon and gold design debuts as QSL clubs — led by defending champions Al Sadd and stars like Akram Afif and Roberto Firmino — prepare for the season restart after last year’s temporary suspension due to regional security concerns.
Adidas World Cup ball tech to be used in Qatar Stars League 2nd July 2026 By Andy Elliott --> July 2 – The Qatar Stars League will use the same ball technology as the FIFA World Cup after unveiling its new official match ball for the upcoming 2026/27 season in partnership with Adidas. The ball will be created on an identical Adidas CONEXT PRO platform – incorporating the same four-panel aerodynamic construction seen at World Cup – with the manufacturer claiming it offers more consistent flight, greater stability and improved control. The design has been tailored specifically for the QSL, featuring a pearl white finish with maroon and gold detailing based on the league’s branding. The launch also signals a return to normality after an unprecedented interruption to last season. The league was temporarily suspended earlier this year when Qatar halted all sporting activity amid escalating regional security concerns following military action involving Iran, Israel and the US. Fixtures eventually resumed after the suspension was lifted, allowing the campaign to be completed. Al Sadd went on to win the league. They have a gifted squad loaded with Qatari stars and familiar faces from European football. Qatari poster boy Akram Afif, who scored a hattrick to carry Qatar to the 2023 Asian Cup title, tallied 25 goal involvements in 22 games last season, joined by former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino up front. The new ball will make its competitive debut when the 2026/27 Qatar Stars League season gets underway later this month, with Al Sadd looking to defend their title for a fourth straight season. Contact the writer of this story, Harry Ewing, at [email protected]
Curated by Taleb Kabbara · Source: www.insideworldfootball.com
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Adidas: Adidas is the manufacturer and partner supplying the CONEXT PRO platform match ball used by the Qatar Stars League in the 2026/27 season.
Qatar Stars League: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) is the domestic football league that unveiled the new official match ball for the 2026/27 season and will use the Adidas CONEXT PRO ball.
FIFA World Cup: The FIFA World Cup is referenced as the competition whose ball technology (Adidas CONEXT PRO platform) is being used by the Qatar Stars League.
Qatar: Qatar is mentioned as the country that halted all sporting activity earlier in the year, temporarily suspending the Qatar Stars League.
Al Sadd: Al Sadd is the football club that won the Qatar Stars League last season and will be defending its title in the 2026/27 season.
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