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£16.99
- Nike Academy Team£12.09
- Nike Park Team£15.83
- Mitre Impel 16/17£10.99
- Adidas Tango Rosario£14.26
- Adidas Tiro Club£8.33
- Nike Catalyst 15/16£110.03
- Molten Europa League Official Match Ball 18/19£27.49
- Nike Strike Premier League 17/18£71.08
- Mitre Delta Max 17/18£101.45
- Nike Pitch Premier League CQ7151£10.00
- Joma Dali Ball£9.95
Popular footballs right now (indoors)
- Mitre Delta 17/18£28.01
- Mitre Ultimatch 17/18£12.13
- Nike Futsal Pro£20.00
- Umbro Neo Swerve XCS£12.00
- Adidas Al Rihla Pro£9.00
- Mitre Tempest Futsal 16/17£15.00
- Adidas UEFA Euro 2024 Competition Fotboll£24.99
- Precision Training Fusion£7.61
- Erima Hybrid Training£13.70
- Nike Phantom£14.00
- Mitre Cyclone Futsal 16/17£23.76
- Puma Futsal 1 Fifa Quality Pro£47.99
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 FG (Unisex)£55.25
- Adidas Mundial Team TF (Men's)
(2)£67.00 - Adidas F50 Elite Laceless FG (Unisex)£153.99
- Mizuno Morelia Neo Iv Pro AG (Men's)£69.99
- Nike Phantom Luna 2 Elite FG (Herr)£64.99
- Adidas F50 Elite Laceless FG (Men's)£157.99
- Adidas F50 League Laceless Adult Boots Yamal Fg/mg£49.99
- Adidas Copa Mundial FG (Men's)(3)£73.00
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 9 Club Mbappé Personal Edition MG (Unisex)£39.99
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly Elite 9 FG (Men's)£64.99
- Adidas F50 Elite Laceless Fg Football Boots£157.99
- Adidas F50 Elite FG (Unisex)£58.49
Women's: Popular football boots right now
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£55.25
- Adidas F50 Elite Laceless FG (Unisex)£153.99
- Adidas F50 League Laceless Adult Boots Yamal Fg/mg£49.99
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 9 Club Mbappé Personal Edition MG (Unisex)£39.99
- Adidas F50 Elite FG (Unisex)£58.49
- Adidas Predator Elite Fold-over Tongue FG (Unisex)£74.99
- Nike Phantom Gx II Elite Fg Mad Voltage (Unisex)£84.99
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite SG (Unisex)£79.99
- Adidas Predator Elite Fold-over Tongue AG (Unisex)£160.99
- Adidas Predator Elite FT FG (Unisex)£74.99
- Adidas F50 Elite LL FG (Unisex)£82.99
- Nike Legend 10 Elite FG Football - UK 400 4,5/EUR 37,5/US 601 040£59.95
Junior: Popular football boots right now
- NeeDoh Nice Cube£6.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 (2025)(17)£374.99
- Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box£44.99
- Sony PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5) 2TB(9)£589.00
- Apple iPad 11" 128GB WiFi 2025 (11th Generation)(3)£279.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle (inkl. Mario Kart World) (2025)(9)£399.00
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G 8GB RAM 256GB(9)£934.00
- Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Car£59.50
- Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 8GB RAM 256GB£272.99
- Rasasi Hawas Ice For Him edp 100ml(1)£23.99
- Bosch Rotak Lawnmower 2780£30.65
- LEGO Speed Champions 77247 KICK Sauber F1 Team C44 Race Car£30.69
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
- Adidas Predator Match Shin Guards£9.50
- G-Form Pro-S Elite£45.49
- Nike Mercurial Lite Superlock£20.79
- Nike J Guard-CE£5.00
- Nike Mercurial Lite 2018£13.00
- Adidas Tiro League Shin Guards£8.40
- Adidas Tiro Match Shin Guards£7.00
- G-Form Pro-X Ankle£19.99
- Sondico Flair Ankle£13.99
- G-Form Pro-s Vento Youth£33.99
- Adidas Everclub 2019£24.58
- Nike Guard Lock Elite£16.19
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
- Uhlsport Hyperact Supergrip+ HN£37.99
- Adidas Predator GL Pro Goalkeeper Gloves£67.00
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£17.99
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£63.80
- Uhlsport Powerline Absolutgrip HN Adult£50.99
- Adidas Classic Pro FH7301£43.00
- GK Saver Sports Champ 01 Negative Cut£26.99
- Rinat The Boss Pro£32.99
- Adidas X Pro£43.07
- Adidas Predator Pro Escapelight£33.99
- Splay GK Swordfish PGS£36.80
Junior: Popular goalkeeper gloves right now
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£17.99
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£63.80
- Kipsta GK Junior First£4.82
- Adidas Predator Pro Junior 2019£50.00
- Nike GK Match GS3883 (Jr)£8.00
- Adidas Ace FS Junior 2017£12.68
- Adidas Ace Fingersave Junior 2016£26.00
- Nike GK Match CQ7795 (Jr)£10.00
- Adidas Predator Fingersave Junior 2018£20.00
- Adidas Predator Training Junior Manuel Neuer 2019£21.49
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Silver Junior£24.99
- Mitre Magnetite (Jr)£8.38
Text: Daniel Haaf
Published: 17 Oktober 2022
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