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 Strike Premier League 17/18£71.08
- Mitre Mini Flare 17/18£8.00
- Nike Pitch Team£9.59
- Mitre Flare 17/18£10.63
- Mitre Ultimatch Max 17/18£20.16
- Adidas Tango Rosario£14.26
- Nike Pitch Serie A 18/19£14.99
- Nike Strike 18/19£19.00
- Nike Pitch Premier League 19/20£18.00
- Nike Strike Premier League 19/20£43.66
Popular footballs right now (indoors)
- Mitre Ultimatch 17/18£14.99
- Mitre Impel 17/18£7.50
- Mitre Ultimatch Indoor£15.00
- Adidas Al Rihla Pro£9.00
- Puma La Liga 1£26.99
- Adidas Uniforia Pro Sala£22.62
- Adidas Tiro League J290£19.20
- Precision Training Fusion£7.61
- Puma Futsal 1 Fifa Quality Pro£25.99
- Adidas Tiro Match£18.40
- Select Sport Futsal Super 18/19£50.49
- Select Fotboll Futsal Talento 13 V22£16.99
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)£156.00
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£52.99
- Nike Phantom GT 2 Elite FG (Men's)£89.99
- Nike Phantom GX Elite Fusion FG (Men's)£220.00
- Nike Tiempo Legend 9 Elite FG (Men's)£79.99
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Academy TF (Unisex)£37.80
- Mizuno Morelia Neo Iv Pro AG (Men's)£49.99
- Adidas Kaiser 5 Liga FG (Men's)£55.00
- Nike Tiempo Legend 9 Elite AG-Pro (Men's)£93.49
- Mizuno Alpha Elite FG (Men's)£38.49
- Nike Premier II FG (Men's)£59.00
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite XXV AG-Pro (Men's)£109.99
Women's: Popular football boots right now
- Adidas Predator Elite Fold-over Tongue FG (Unisex)£156.00
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£52.99
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Academy TF (Unisex)£37.80
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 9 Club Mbappé Personal Edition MG (Unisex)£49.99
- Adidas F50 Elite AG (Unisex)£118.80
- Nike Phantom GX Pro FG (Unisex)£74.99
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite Anti Clog SG-Pro (Unisex)£164.49
- Nike Phantom Luna II Academy MG (Unisex)£59.49
- Adidas F50 League FG/MG (Unisex)£27.50
- Puma King Ultimate FG/AG (Unisex)£89.99
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Club MG (Unisex)£30.00
- Adidas F50 League Football Boots Ground Cloud White/Solar Red/Lucid Blue UK£25.00
Junior: Popular football boots right now
- Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) 825GB
(128)£379.99 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (PS5)(4)£18.71
- Apple AirTag 4-pack(9)£81.99
- Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet 3 Obsidian Flames - Elite Trainer Box£49.99
- Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2
(1)£8.99 - Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment 30g£3.49
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max£32.95
- Meta (Oculus) Quest 3 128GB(5)£359.00
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)(39)£24.99
- Sony PlayStation DualSense - White (PS5) (Original)(47)£49.99
- Apple iPad 10.9" 64GB 2022 (10th Generation)(1)£269.00
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G SM-S928B Dual SIM 12GB RAM 256GB(5)£735.00
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
- Uhlsport Bionikshield£18.00
- G-Form Pro-S Elite£49.99
- Nike Guard Lock£9.95
- Uhlsport Tibia Plate Pro 2019£13.99
- G-Form Pro-S Compact£28.80
- Nike Tiempo Shield II Shin Guards£12.81
- Mitre Aircell Carbon£9.95
- Uhlsport CarbonFlex 2.0£18.49
- Uhlsport Pro Lite Plus 2019£12.99
- Uhlsport Super Lite Plus 2018£5.00
- Mitre Delta Slip Pro£8.44
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£56.99
- Nike HyperWarm Academy£18.35
- Precision Training Fusion_X.3D Flat Cut Finger Protect£13.69
- Uhlsport Powerline Absolutgrip HN Adult£51.99
- Adidas Predator Training Nightstrike Adult£8.99
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£22.00
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£42.49
- Uhlsport Comfort Absolutgrip HN Adult£38.49
- Rinat The Boss Pro£27.49
- Adidas Predator Zones Ultimate 2015£97.00
- Adidas Predator Pro 2019£100.00
- Nike GK Match CQ7799£15.00
Junior: Popular goalkeeper gloves right now
- GK Saver Sports Prime Revange Flat Cut Junior£20.99
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£22.00
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£42.49
- Nike GK Match CQ7795 (Jr)£10.00
- Kipsta GK Junior First£4.99
- Reusch Attrakt Silver Junior£18.99
- Reusch Attrakt Solid Junior£11.48
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Silver Junior£24.99
- Nike GK Match GS3883 (Jr)£8.00
- Sondico Match Jr£5.99
- Uhlsport Absolutgrip HN Pro Junior£33.99
- Adidas Ace Fingersave Junior 2016£26.00
Text: Daniel Haaf
Published: 17 Oktober 2022
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