FIFA introduces Al Hilm for semis and final

World Football's governing body, FIFA, on Sunday introduced FIFA match ball Al Hilm, translated as The Dream from Arabic, for the semifinals and the final.

Ending the journey of Al Rihla after 60 games, Al Hilm will take over for the last four matches.

This match ball features a unique graphic design, setting it apart from the Al Rihla. However, just like Al Rihla, Al Hilm will feature the 'Connected Ball' technology, which has proved a huge success in making semi-automated offside decisions faster and more accurate.

Combined with player position data, the innovation offers Video Match Officials instant data, to help optimise decision making for a seamless fan experience.

The ball was also designed with the environment at its heart – all components have been carefully considered, and it is the first FIFA World Cup ball made using only water-based inks and glues.

The design, meanwhile, is set on a textured gold base colour which features a subtle triangular pattern, drawing inspiration from the sparkling deserts of the region that surround the city of Doha, the colour of the World Cup trophy, and the pattern of the Qatar flag.