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£10.00
- Nike Academy Team£13.75
- Adidas Tango Rosario£14.26
- Nike Park Team£12.95
- Mitre Impel 16/17£12.00
- Nike Skills 18/19£14.99
- Nike Pitch Training 18/19£18.20
- Nike Pitch 18/19£12.00
- Nike Strike Premier League 17/18£71.08
- Nike Strike Premier League 19/20£43.66
- Nike Pitch Premier League 16/17£17.00
- Nike Pitch Premier League 19/20£18.00
Popular footballs right now (indoors)
- Mitre Ultimatch 17/18£16.50
- Mitre Delta 17/18£22.95
- Mitre Ultimatch Indoor£15.95
- Mitre Impel 17/18£7.50
- Puma La Liga 1£14.99
- Adidas Al Rihla Pro£9.00
- Adidas Uniforia Pro Sala£22.62
- Adidas UEFA Euro 2024 Competition Fotboll£31.50
- Erima Hybrid Training£14.99
- Nike Futsal Pro£20.00
- Nike Phantom£14.00
- Precision Training Fusion£7.61
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
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£55.25
- Adidas Kaiser 5 Liga FG (Men's)£55.00
- Adidas Predator Elite Fold-over Tongue FG (Unisex)£79.99
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly Elite 9 FG (Men's)£69.95
- Adidas F50 League Laceless Lamine Yamal FG/AG (Unisex)£62.99
- Adidas Mundial Team TF (Men's)
(2)£47.24 - Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Pro FG (Men's)£84.00
- Adidas Copa Mundial FG (Men's)(3)£68.99
- Nike Phantom Luna 2 Elite FG (Herr)£69.95
- Adidas F50 Elite Fg Pure Victory (Unisex)£68.99
- Adidas F50 Elite Laceless FG (Unisex)£74.49
- Adidas Unisex F50 League Laceless Football Boots FG/MG Core Black/Iron Metallic/£41.76
Women's: Popular football boots right now
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£55.25
- Adidas Predator Elite Fold-over Tongue FG (Unisex)£79.99
- Adidas F50 League Laceless Lamine Yamal FG/AG (Unisex)£62.99
- Adidas F50 Elite Fg Pure Victory (Unisex)£68.99
- Adidas F50 Elite Laceless FG (Unisex)£74.49
- Adidas Unisex F50 League Laceless Football Boots FG/MG Core Black/Iron Metallic/£41.76
- Adidas Adult Boots Predator Jude Bellingham League Fg/mg£38.99
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite FG (Unisex)£59.95
- Adidas F50 Elite FG (Unisex)£58.49
- Puma Future 9 Ultimate AG (Unisex)£145.99
- Puma King Ultimate FG/AG (Unisex)£71.48
- Puma Future Z 1.4 FG/AG (Women's)£79.99
Junior: Popular football boots right now
- Lindt Lindor Chocolate Heart 200g£5.50
- Sony PlayStation DualSense - White (PS5)(53)£54.99
- Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas 4 (PS4/PC)(3)£75.99
- Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo 250ml£8.95
- Nintendo Switch 2 (2025)(13)£383.99
- Apple iPad 11" 128GB WiFi 2025 (11th Generation)(3)£286.00
- Apple iPhone 16e 8GB RAM 128GB(4)£125.00
- Dewalt DWS520KR with Guide Rail£195.99
- Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 8GB RAM 256GB£255.99
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5)(1)£39.84
- Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Over-ear(82)£179.99
- Sony PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5) 2TB(9)£599.00
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
- Mitre Aircell Carbon£6.00
- G-Form Pro-S Elite£44.49
- Adidas Tiro League Shin Guards£12.19
- Nike Mercurial Lite 2018£12.90
- Nike Charge (Jr)£7.00
- Adidas Tiro Match Shin Guards£7.00
- Nike Mercurial Lite Superlock£24.99
- Adidas Predator Match Shin Guards£12.00
- G-Form Pro-s Vento£31.99
- PRO Touch Force 800 HS Lite£9.28
- Uhlsport Bionikshield£18.00
- Nike Protegga Flex£9.75
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 Pro PC£28.49
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£63.80
- Adidas Predator GL Pro Goalkeeper Gloves£67.00
- Uhlsport Hyperact Supergrip+ HN£37.99
- Precision Training Fusion_X.3D Flat Cut Finger Protect£11.00
- Nike HyperWarm Academy£20.55
- Adidas Predator League GK Gloves£34.00
- Adidas Copa Match Fingersave Jr£18.00
- Nike GK Match GS0282£29.49
- Adidas X Pro£43.07
- Nike Grip 3£30.00
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Infinity£26.49
Junior: Popular goalkeeper gloves right now
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£63.80
- Reusch Attrakt Solid Junior£11.93
- Kipsta GK Junior First£4.99
- Nike GK Match CQ7795 (Jr)£10.00
- Mitre Magnetite (Jr)£11.96
- Reusch Infinity Attrakt Junior£25.99
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£18.99
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Silver Junior£24.99
- Precision Premier Negative Lite Superlow (Jr)£15.00
- Adidas Ace FS Junior 2017£12.68
- Adidas Predator Fingersave Junior 2018£20.00
- GK Saver Sports Cool Junior£15.99
Text: Daniel Haaf
Published: 17 Oktober 2022
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