Physicists Say New World Cup Soccer Ball Design Has Big Impact

With just six panels and a rough surface, the new Brazuca ball seems to move more predictably than previous World Cup balls.

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Physicists say 2018's World Cup ball may fly shorter distances than 2014 design

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Scientists Keep A Careful Eye On The World Cup Ball : The Two-Way : NPR

Physics professor analyzes 2018 World Cup ball – University of Lynchburg

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