WhatsApp swaps soccer ball emoji for World Cup’s Trionda

WhatsApp updated its emoji library across platforms. The classic soccer ball icon was removed. It was replaced by the Trionda design used for the World Cup. The change aligns the app with the tournament’s branding. Users will see the new emoji in chats and status updates. The update reflects WhatsApp’s effort to stay current with global events. No other emojis were reported to be altered in this rollout. The change is expected to appear for all users shortly.