The Adidas Brazuca was the official match ball of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Brazil. It is designed by the company Adidas, a FIFA Partner and FIFA World Cup official match ball supplier since 1970.
The Adidas Brazuca, being used in the 2014 FIFA World Cup quarter final between Brazil and Colombia
Iran striker Reza Ghoochannejhad heading Adidas Brazuca in the Group F match against Argentina
The Adidas Brazuca Final Rio used in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final
Several Brazuca balls, at the friendly between Algeria and Armenia in 2014
The 2014 FIFA World Cup was the 20th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for men's national football teams organised by FIFA. It took place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014, after the country was awarded the hosting rights in 2007. It was the second time that Brazil staged the competition, the first being in 1950, and the fifth time that it was held in South America. Fans and pundits alike consider this edition of the World Cup to be one of the best ever held.
Announcement of Brazil as hosts, 2007
Brazilian fans at the FIFA Fan Fest in Brasília
Adidas Brazuca
From left to right: Claudia Leitte, Pitbull, and Jennifer Lopez performing at the opening ceremony at the Arena de São Paulo, São Paulo.