Key facts
- The football emoji has been updated with a new design.
- The new design features a colorful ball.
- The previous design was classic black and white.
- The change is effective on WhatsApp starting today.
The standard football emoji, previously characterized by its classic black and white hexagonal design, has undergone a significant makeover. Users sending the emoji on WhatsApp starting today will notice the change to an entirely new, colorful ball. This update comes just ahead of the World Cup.