32 soccer teams will be looking to win The World Cup this year and to do so, they need to master the most important instrument: the official ball of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Al Rihla is the name chosen by its manufacturer for the official ball of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. It means "the journey" in Arabic and is inspired by Qatar’s culture, architecture, emblematic boats and flag. All depicted in vivid colors in a white design with blue, red and gold crosshatching on a pearlescent background. teleSUR