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Sialkot, Pakistan, produces 70% of the world's footballs. But only a select few manufacturers hold FIFA licenses. To earn certification, factories must pass a series of demanding performance tests and pay high licensing fees. We visited the Bola Gema factory to see what it takes to meet FIFA standards and how manufacturers are cashing in on World Cup demand.
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Melting the Rubber
Sialkot pride 🎉🎉🎉 and crown 👑👑👑 of Pakistan ❤❤❤🎉🎉
01:28 - Constructing the Bladder
02:14 - Laminating the Outer Shell
Wait the glued together ones are seen as premium? Without any explanation why it’s better than threaded ones?? While compared to other industries glueing something together is a clear sign of lower quality. 😂
02:47 - Cutting Panels and Adding Designs
03:06 - Stitching Panels Together
Paying bet made fake show games earnings to a clown players and zero to for the ball. But nowdays this plastic crap is not a actual ball.
04:17 - Thermal Bonding Process
04:57 - Meeting FIFA Standards
Watched from india .. felt great 👍
05:19 - Performance Tests
05:56 - The Cost of a FIFA-Licensed Ball
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07:52 - Demand Surge During the World Cup
08:05 - History of Football Manufacturing in Sialkot
that's a lot of work - i can see why so many come to Europe to live off benefits getting more to do nothing that labouring all day back home.
09:13 - Packing and Exporting Around the World
09:43 - The Future of the Business
Made in Pakistan 👍
10:53 - Credits
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I am happy that Pakistan is contributing to this beautiful game ❤❤ But sadly these workers aren’t getting paid much😢 Only the big brands are making lots of money
#WorldCup #FIFA #footballs #soccerballs #Pakistan #BigBusiness
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I live near Sialkot, most of my city people go to Sialkot everyday for the job doing in factories and I can bet most of the workers get 30-50k salary per month, which is roughly b/w 110-180 dollars and inflation is insane in Pakistan. FIFA should ask what salary they're paying to the workers with bank receipts.
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theres one very good reason production is done in pakistan. taking advantage of desperation in order to increase profit margins. this is disgusting. this video is just a beautiful advertisement as to why capitalism is destorying the world.
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They blame tariffs but then they choose to sell a $25 ball for $200
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So we’re now celebrating literal slaves making footballs. Peak 2026.
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Fifa.. the most corrupt organization in the world.. didn’t expect anything less from them
@Camilo19832001To make this video they have probably removed the children first.
But they do have a FIFA license, because FIFA doesn't care about child labour.
Pakistanis always go crazy over how they produce football, bro these capitalists get these balls done for cheap price and sell for 100X more.
Also im a local filmmaker, ive been hired by many factories around Pakistan to shoot a video for small documentaries or to show some investors abroad, how work is being done. In reality these labors are robbed from human rights, theyre not offered uniforms specifically designed for factories. Theyre under paid, have no days off, for videos they only shoot ppl who are well dressed, sometimes managers, who look healthy and not someone who is overworked and neglected. Child labor exists, theyre not forced but these kids need to learn some skills for the future and they are also underpaid, their families are poor, sometimes entire family have to work here together. You see these guys wearing masks, well that’s provided by the filmmakers bc they know that white ppl will be watching this video and will complain about the environment these guys have to work in. Women and young girls are often given easier tasks, they’re also working over time which they dont get paid for. FIFA may know about this happening bc so many journalists have raised concerns but they were turn down by the law enforcement. Point is that those who are profiting from this are the elites, i dont think these balls cost them more than 10 dollars or less and being sold for 400 euros and they think its some high quality balls.
Fife-certified footballs are made in here?!
@qpwoeiruty108Excellent information
@satan8901Unbelievable how much money is charged by middle man I supply chain and peanuts for factory or manufacture
@knowledgeseeker5499Remember to always wash ur new soccer ball.
@riproora9966Uzair is pro player
@mod_1234:30 Touches the super strong glue with bare hands...
@7ghost_gaming7🇵🇰
@i_cooked_uThese are not world cup balls
@NZuser2025Proudly made in Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤
@ulhaqanwaar1🇵🇰
@muhammadraiqComplete BS!
@amberdee38828Sialkot is pride of Pakistan 🇵🇰
@MuhammadMahAdJavedFIFA is the most openly corrupt organisation in the world.
@rawpotatofella9654First it was the PRC, now it's India.
In 10 years' time who will it be, Burundi?
Sweat shop
@Xyz-m8u8nI thought Adidas is the official ball ? ⚽⚽⚽
@jayemmanuelcorral177And nobody in this part of the world watches football
@kieronparr3403Actual world cup match ball have computer chip in it?
@Ahde-n8gSo much hate...just because it's in Pakistan...no one would have questioned anything if factory was in china , viatnam
@m.fahad.kaleempakistan is crazy for football fans
@Shabishaheen123I love how insider team pick outs the best topics at the best time (just one request, can we get a bts of famous electric and acoustic guitar like fender and Yamaha ?)
@Pro-Tick-b9vAs a Pakistani 🇵🇰❣️ a proud moment ❤
@HashimAli-o5zPakistan made 70% of world's footballs.
While FIFA: let's bann Pakistani football team in World Cup 🏆⚽👀👀👀👀
FIFA is no longer about football, it's about making money.
@remthangapachuau9704U polo ill
@MrPiyushbaidNO SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SMH. THATS EXACTLY WHY THEY CHOOSE INDIA.
@BabyRedzzProud that this ball is made in Pakistan
@MRehantararProud to be Pakistani
@MRehantararIm confused, I thought Official balls had chips in them, or did they choose not to show it on camera?
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