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 Pitch Premier League 16/17£17.00
- Nike Academy Team£13.75
- Nike Strike Premier League 18/19£20.00
- Mitre Ultimatch Max 17/18£20.16
- Nike Strike Premier League 17/18£71.08
- Adidas Tango Rosario£14.26
- Mitre Delta Replica 18/19£16.00
- Mitre Final 17/18£10.99
- Mitre Delta Max 17/18£100.60
- Molten Europa League Official Match Ball 18/19£27.49
- Nike Mercurial Fade£16.31
Popular footballs right now (indoors)
- Mitre Delta 17/18£21.00
- Mitre Ultimatch 17/18£14.99
- Mikasa FSC 62 Futsal£47.67
- Puma La Liga 1£14.98
- Select Futsal Mimas Fifa Basic£26.49
- Adidas UEFA Euro 2024 Competition Fotboll£31.50
- Erima Hybrid Training£15.49
- Mitre Ultimatch Indoor£14.95
- Nike Futsal Pro£20.00
- Manchester City Cosmos Football£6.89
- 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 Fold-over Tongue FG (Unisex)£81.99
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£53.99
- Adidas Kaiser 5 Liga FG (Men's)£55.00
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite FG (Men's)£75.00
- Adidas Copa Mundial FG (Men's)
(3)£73.00 - Nike Phantom GT 2 Elite SG-Pro Anti-Clog (Men's)£79.99
- Adidas Predator Pro Fold-over Tongue FG Stealth Victory (Herr)£67.49
- Adidas F50 League Laceless Lamine Yamal FG/AG (Unisex)£68.99
- Adidas F50 Elite Fg Football Boots£45.99
- Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Pro FG (Men's)£84.00
- Nike Premier III TF (Men's)£49.99
- Adidas Mundial Team TF (Men's)
(2)£67.00
Women's: Popular football boots right now
- Adidas Predator Elite Fold-over Tongue FG (Unisex)£81.99
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£53.99
- Adidas F50 League Laceless Lamine Yamal FG/AG (Unisex)£68.99
- Adidas F50 Elite Fg Football Boots£45.99
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 9 Club Mbappé Personal Edition MG (Unisex)£39.99
- Adidas F50 Elite Laceless FG (Unisex)£57.99
- Adidas F50 Elite Fg Pure Victory (Unisex)£70.49
- Adidas F50 League MG (Unisex)£25.00
- Adidas Adult Boots Predator Jude Bellingham League Fg/mg£52.99
- Adidas Unisex F50 League Laceless Football Boots FG/MG Core Black/Iron Metallic/£28.00
- Adidas F50 Elite AG (Unisex)£125.99
- Adidas F50 League FG/MG (Unisex)£28.00
Junior: Popular football boots right now
- Nintendo Switch 2 (2025)(6)£385.00
- Apple iPad 11" 128GB WiFi 2025 (11th Generation)(1)£273.99
- Sony PlayStation 5 Slim 1TB (PS5)(10)£399.00
- Sony PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5) 2TB(7)£649.00
- Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB 2020(31)£230.00
- Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition 1TB (PS5)(2)£409.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle (inkl. Mario Kart World) (2025)(5)£399.99
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5)(1)£48.82
- Astro Bot (PS5)(8)£25.98
- Apple iPhone 16e 8GB RAM 128GB(4)£454.00
- Microsoft Xbox Series X 1TB 2020(124)£449.99
- Apple iPhone 17 5G 8GB RAM 256GB£785.00
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
- G-Form Pro-S Elite£40.49
- G-Form Pro-S Compact£49.99
- Mitre Aircell Carbon£6.00
- Adidas Predator Match Shin Guards£9.64
- Adidas Tiro Match Shin Guards (Jr)£7.00
- Adidas Tiro League Shin Guards£10.50
- G-Form Elite£38.87
- Nike Mercurial Lite 2018£15.26
- Mitre Aircell Power£11.95
- Nike Mercurial Lite Superlock£24.99
- Adidas Tiro Match Shin Guards£7.00
- Sondico Flair Ankle£6.99
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
- Uhlsport Hyperact Supergrip+ HN£39.99
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£50.00
- Adidas Predator Pro PC£40.49
- Adidas Predator GL Pro Goalkeeper Gloves£59.99
- Adidas X Pro Nightstrike Adult£26.99
- Nike HyperWarm Academy£19.99
- Nike Grip 3£30.00
- Uhlsport Hyperact Supergrip+ Finger Surround Goalkeeper Gloves£65.49
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£20.99
- Reusch Pure Contact Aqua£49.49
- Reusch Pure Contact Infinity£50.00
- Rinat Egotiko Pro£23.99
Junior: Popular goalkeeper gloves right now
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£50.00
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£20.99
- Reusch Attrakt Silver Junior£15.00
- Select Sport 88 Kids 2019£19.00
- GK Saver Sports Prime Revange Flat Cut Junior£20.99
- Nike GK Match CQ7795 (Jr)£10.00
- Kipsta GK Junior First£4.99
- Precision Premier Negative Lite Superlow (Jr)£15.00
- Adidas Ace FS Junior 2017£12.68
- Mitre Magnetite (Jr)£10.06
- Reusch Attrakt Solid Junior£7.50
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Silver Junior£24.99
Text: Daniel Haaf
Published: 17 Oktober 2022
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