This week’s contest was about the maker of the balls used in the FIFA World Cup.
Forward Sports is a Pakistani multi-national company based in Sialkot, Punjab, specializing in the manufacture of sports equipment, primarily soccer balls. The company produces balls for prominent brands including Adidas. Founded in 1991 by Khawaja Masood Akhtar, Forward Sports began its partnership with Adidas in 1994. Since then, it has produced balls for many international events, including the UEFA Champions League on several occasions. It has been the official provider of balls for the 2014 FIFA World Cup (the Brazuca), the 2018 FIFA World Cup (the Telstar 18), the 2022 FIFA World Cup (the Al Rihla), and the 2026 FIFA World Cup (the Trionda).
World Cup balls made by Forward Sports in Sialkot, Pakistan.
Those who found the goal before the hint:
- Graham Hedley
- Eloy Cano
- Paul Voestermans
- Martin de Bock
- Garfield
- Phil Ower
- Lighthouse
And after the hint:
- Zorro the Fox
- donaaronio (welcome back!)