Vancouver’s Science World building is turning into a giant Adidas Trionda soccer ball for FIFA World Cup 2026.
Crews are busy attaching coloured panels to the False Creek landmark in time for the tournament, which starts June 11.
It’s a striking new look for Science World, where a new Soccer & Technology exhibit has opened for the summer.
The FIFA Museum’s touring exhibition makes its North American debut in Vancouver with a showcase of all things World Cup, from the broadcast booth to the pitch.
Science World-goers can learn about soccer-related technologies including stadium lighting, turf construction, video-assisted officiating, player data and more until Sept. 7.
Taking in the new Soccer and Technology exhibit at @scienceworldca.
Some interesting stuff, more of a museum with displays than interactive (the ball kick was lined up). @FIFAMuseum pic.twitter.com/YRxydy6eje
— Tom Zillich (@TomZillich) May 18, 2026
Kids can kick a ball at a goalkeeper on a giant screen and pretend that they’re in the broadcast booth at a final game, but other than that the exhibit is short of interactivity, big on education in a series of slick, well-lit displays.
Museum pieces include the jersey worn by Christine Sinclair during Canada’s first Olympic gold-medal-winning game at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the match ball from Canada’s clash with Croatia at the 2022 World Cup men’s tournament.
Presented by the Province of British Columbia, Soccer & Technology offers fans “a chance to see the game like never before, to discover the cutting-edge science that supports soccer for players, coaches, referees, and fans alike,” raved Marco Fazzone, managing director of the FIFA Museum.
Science World admission is $37.50 for adults, $30.50 for youth (ages 13-18) and seniors, $25.50 for kids (3 to 12), free for two and under.