What is the best UEFA European Championship official match ball of all time?
From the iconic black-and-white Telstar of 1968 to the tech-driven Fussballliebe of 2024, every UEFA Euro has had its own signature ball. Which one is the most iconic? Cast your vote!
Adidas Telstar Elast
The first officially branded UEFA Euro match ball, used at Euro 1968 in Italy, featuring the iconic black-and-white 32-panel design that became a symbol of the sport.
Adidas Telstar Durlast
Used at Euro 1972 in Belgium and Euro 1976 in Yugoslavia, the Durlast coating added polyurethane water resistance to the classic Telstar black-and-white design.
Adidas Tango River Plate
The last genuine leather ball at a UEFA Euro, used at Euro 1980 in Italy, introducing the iconic 20-panel Tango triads design that defined football aesthetics for a decade.
Adidas Tango Mundial
Used at Euro 1984 in France, the first non-leather (polyurethane-coated synthetic) ball at a UEFA Euro — fully waterproof and a landmark technological advancement.
Adidas Tango Europa
Used at Euro 1988 in West Germany, featuring enhanced PU and seam sealing — the most refined entry in the beloved classic Tango ball series.
Adidas Etrusco Unico
Used at Euro 1992 in Sweden, inspired by Etruscan art with three lion heads per triad — the first ball with an internal black PU foam layer, combining artistry with innovation.
Adidas Questra Europa
Used at Euro 1996 in England, the first coloured match ball (gold/white) in a major international tournament — a bold visual departure from traditional black-and-white.
Adidas Terrestra Silverstream
Used at Euro 2000 in Belgium and the Netherlands, with a striking metallic silver finish and synthetic PU foam panels — one of the most visually distinct balls in tournament history.
Adidas Roteiro
Used at Euro 2004 in Portugal, the first thermally bonded seamless UEFA Euro ball — "Roteiro" means navigation chart in Portuguese, with each ball personalised per match.
Adidas Europass
Used at Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland, featuring 14-panel thermally bonded construction with a striking red colorway and Austrian and Swiss flag motifs.
Adidas Tango 12
Used at Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, a modern Tango revival with bold angular graphics and paper-cutting art motifs representing the cultural heritage of the host nations.
Adidas Beau Jeu
The group stage ball for Euro 2016 in France — "Beau Jeu" means "beautiful game", featuring flowing abstract brushstroke design based on the Brazuca World Cup ball.
Adidas Fracas
The knockout stage ball for Euro 2016 in France — "Fracas" means "clamour", with an explosive red/blue splatter design crafted to amplify the drama of decisive matches.
Adidas Uniforia
Used at Euro 2020 (played 2021) across 11 host cities — "Uniforia" blends "unity" and "euphoria", celebrating the pan-European format with a vibrant multicolored geometric design.
Adidas Uniforia Finale
The special Wembley edition used for the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020 (2021), featuring the Uniforia pattern in a silver metallic colorway with London-themed design elements.
Adidas Fussballliebe
The official ball of Euro 2024 in Germany — "Fussballliebe" means "love of football", the first UEFA Euro ball with Connected Ball Technology used in VAR offside decisions.
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