It’s the final of the Women’s Football World Cup this weekend, with England facing off against Spain. Here’s a quick look at what the trophy the winners will lift on Sunday is made of.
With the World Cup final taking place over the coming weekend, here’s an updated graphic on the chemistry of a football shirt, looking at the different polymer materials that are used in their manufacture.
The 2018 World Cup kicks off today! Here’s some of the chemistry you can look out for over the next month; polymers make up the ball and the shirts, and chemistry also has a part to play in the vanishing spray that referees will be using during the games.