Must-have sports gear for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Get started with your own football training before the World Cup. We have listed some of the popular exercise gear you’ll need to keep fit throughout the championship.
Choosing the right size football
The only thing you need to play football is a football - and it doesn't have to cost more than £20 for the simpler versions. Most things work outdoors, but bear in mind that you should preferably choose an indoor ball if you don't intend to play outside.
Popular footballs right now (outdoors)
- Nike Pitch Premier League 17/18£11.00
- Nike Pitch Premier League 16/17£17.00
- Nike Pitch Training 16/17£14.74
- Nike Park Team£12.45
- Nike Pitch 18/19£13.00
- Nike Strike Premier League 17/18£71.08
- Nike Strike Premier League 18/19£20.00
- Mitre Delta Plus 17/18£34.00
- Nike Pitch Team£9.59
- Nike Strike FC Barcelona 18/19£37.00
- Adidas Tiro Club£10.40
- Nike Pitch Premier League 18/19£11.00
Popular footballs right now (indoors)
- Mitre Ultimatch 17/18£15.95
- Adidas UEFA Euro 2024 Competition Fotboll£17.99
- Puma La Liga 1£28.99
- Puma Futsal 1 Fifa Quality Pro£25.94
- Mitre Impel 17/18£5.69
- Select Sport Futsal Super 18/19£46.00
- Manchester City Cosmos Football£7.36
- Nike Phantom£10.68
- Adidas UCL Pro Pyrostorm£35.99
- Mitre Delta 17/18£14.50
- Adidas Tiro League J290£19.20
- Adidas Tiro Match£16.18
Kick further and harder with football boots
It’s certainly possible to play football with normal trainers, but it’s best if you have a pair of proper football boots on your feet. You’ll get a better grip, more control of the ball and avoid pain in your toes. If you play outdoors, it’s best to have studs, but bear in mind that indoor football requires special shoes that provide better grip.
Men: Popular football boots right now
- Nike Phantom GT 2 Elite FG (Men's)£89.99
- Adidas Predator Elite Fold-over Tongue FG (Unisex)£171.99
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£59.50
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Club DF MG FG (Men's)£36.00
- Nike Phantom GX Pro FG (Men's)£69.99
- Nike Tiempo Legend 9 Elite FG (Men's)£62.99
- Nike Tiempo Legend 9 Elite AG-Pro (Men's)£109.99
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite Anti-clog Sg-Pro (Men's)£109.99
- Adidas Samba Suede IN (Men's)£56.00
- Adidas Kaiser 5 Liga FG (Men's)£59.00
- Adidas World Cup SG (Men's)
(1)£102.49 - Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite Anti Clog SG-Pro (Unisex)£74.95
Women's: Popular football boots right now
- Adidas Predator Elite Fold-over Tongue FG (Unisex)£171.99
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£59.50
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite Anti Clog SG-Pro (Unisex)£74.95
- Nike Phantom Luna II Academy MG (Unisex)£64.99
- Nike Phantom GX Pro FG (Unisex)£50.00
- Adidas F50 League FG/MG (Unisex)£34.99
- Adidas F50 Elite AG (Unisex)£145.00
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly 9 Academy Mbappé Edition IC (Unisex)£35.00
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite FG (Unisex)£149.99
- Adidas Predator Accuracy.3 TF (Unisex)£56.00
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Club MG (Unisex)£30.00
- Adidas Copa Sense.4 FxG (Men's)£27.00
Junior: Popular football boots right now
- Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) 825GB
(128)£359.99 - EA Sports FC 25 (PS5)
(1)£41.99 - Meta (Oculus) Quest 3 128GB(5)£299.95
- Apple iPhone 13 5G 4GB RAM 128GB(14)£435.00
- Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF400 9.5L£149.00
- Microsoft Xbox Series X 1TB 2020(124)£379.99
- Apple iPad 10.9" 64GB 2022 (10th Generation)(1)£274.99
- Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Airfryer AF300 7.6L(1)£118.00
- Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Over-ear Headset(76)£134.99
- EA Sports FC 25 (Switch)£29.99
- Sony PlayStation 5 Slim 1TB (PS5)(8)£439.95
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G SM-S928B Dual SIM 12GB RAM 256GB(4)£720.00
More football joy with shin guards
It's not unusual for the shins to take a hit from time to time when playing football. A pair of protective shin guards is cheap insurance against shin injuries. Don't forget to get football socks that cover the shin guards and keep them in place.
Popular shin guards right now
- Nike Mercurial Lite 2018£15.26
- Nike Charge 2020£10.00
- G-Form Pro-S Compact£29.99
- Nike Tiempo Shield II Shin Guards£13.54
- Sondico Flair Ankle£6.99
- G-Form Pro-S Elite£39.99
- G-Form Pro-X Ankle£19.99
- Adidas Tiro League Shin Guards£16.67
- Nike Guard Lock£10.99
- Nike Mercurial Lite(1)£17.00
- Nike Charge (Jr)£8.00
- G-Form Pro-s Vento Youth£44.99
Advice on football socks
Practice the ability to control a ball with a rebounder
If you don't have a football pitch nearby or someone to exercise with, there are smart aids that make training easier. For example, a rebounder that returns the ball every time you hit it. Perfect when you want to practice shooting at goals without having to retrieve the ball all the time.
Tips on rebounders for football, handball & volleyball
No fotball pitch? No problem
Don't have a football pitch with big goals to practice on? No problem. A training goal that you set up in, for example, the garden or on another, open surface works great. They are available in many sizes so you’ll easily find one that is perfect for your specific football training.
Get a handle on the game with goalkeeper gloves
If you’re a goalkeeper, a pair of proper goalkeeper gloves is an absolute must. There’s a big difference between the cheapest and most expensive gloves, but bear in mind that the most important factor is size. If you’re an outdoor player get football gloves that will help you keep your hands warm if you play in cold weather.
Senior: Popular goalkeeper gloves right now
- Adidas Predator GL Pro Goalkeeper Gloves£55.00
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£45.00
- Adidas X Training Gloves£14.97
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£19.20
- Adidas Predator League GK Gloves£36.00
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Infinity£39.99
- Adidas Predator Pro Manuel Neuer 2019£70.26
- Kipsta GK F900£12.99
- Uhlsport Hyperact Supergrip+ Finger Surround Goalkeeper Gloves£64.49
- Adidas X Pro£39.99
- Uhlsport Hyperact Supergrip+ HN£56.49
- Precision Training Fusion_X.3D Flat Cut Finger Protect£12.99
Junior: Popular goalkeeper gloves right now
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£45.00
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£19.20
- Kipsta GK Junior First£4.99
- Adidas Predator Fingersave Junior Manuel Neuer 2019£25.00
- GK Saver Sports Prime Revange Flat Cut Junior£22.99
- Sondico Match Jr£5.99
- Adidas Predator 20 Pro Mutator Junior£36.00
- Reusch Infinity Attrakt Junior£29.99
- Reusch Attrakt Solid Junior£15.17
- Nike GK Match CQ7795 (Jr)£11.00
- Reusch Pure Contact II S1 Junior£23.82
- Reusch Fit Control RG Open Cuff Finger Support Junior£30.49
Text: Daniel Haaf
Published: 17 Oktober 2022
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