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)
- Mitre Impel 17/18£6.99
- Nike Strike Premier League 19/20£14.95
- Nike Pitch Premier League 17/18£11.67
- Mitre Delta Plus 17/18£35.00
- Mitre Impel Max 17/18£8.99
- Mitre Ultimatch 17/18£13.50
- Puma Elite 1.2 Fusion£17.95
- Mitre Final 17/18£9.89
- Mitre Mini Flare 17/18£7.50
- Sondico Football 821019£5.50
- Molten Europa League Replica 18/19£8.36
- Mitre Delta Max 17/18£69.99
Popular footballs right now (indoors)
- Mitre Ultimatch Indoor£14.99
- Manchester City Cosmos Football£8.99
- Adidas Al Rihla Pro£119.34
- Molten Futsal F9V4800£37.99
- Wilson Copia Due Futsal£11.99
- Adidas Tiro League J350£15.35
- Adidas Uniforia Pro Sala£22.62
- Nike FootballX Menor SC3039£27.36
- Uhlsport Medusa Anteo 290 Ultra Lite Futsal 2015£17.99
- Mitre Tempest Futsal 16/17£15.00
- Mikasa FSC 62 Futsal£25.49
- Nike Phantom Venom£32.00
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
- Mizuno Morelia Neo III Pro AG (Men's)£74.68
- Adidas Kaiser 5 Liga FG (Men's)£70.00
- Adidas World Cup SG (Men's)
(1)£76.83 - Nike Tiempo Legend 9 Elite AG-Pro (Men's)£109.99
- Nike Tiempo Legend 8 Pro FG (Men's)£63.47
- Nike Phantom Luna Elite FG (Women's)£112.79
- Puma King Pro FG (Men's)£55.06
- Nike Premier II Anti-Clog SG-Pro (Men's)£89.99
- Adidas Mundial Team TF (Men's)
(2)£87.99 - Adidas Predator Edge.1 FG (Men's)£96.99
- Nike Phantom GX Pro FG (Men's)£101.97
- Adidas Mundial Goal IN (Men's)(2)£66.00
Women's: Popular football boots right now
- Nike Phantom Luna Elite FG (Women's)£112.79
- Adidas X Speedportal.3 LL TF (Unisex)£36.99
- Adidas X Crazyfast.1 FG/AG (Unisex)£67.99
- Puma King Match TT (Unisex)£46.00
- Puma Future Ultimate FG/AG (Unisex)£114.99
- Adidas Predator Accuracy.1 L SG (Unisex)£144.99
- Mizuno Monarcida II Select (Unisex)£44.57
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Academy FG/MG (Unisex)£66.47
- Puma Future Play Fg/Ag (Unisex)£30.99
- Adidas Predator Accuracy.3 MG (Unisex)£53.99
- Lotto Stadio 705 FG (Unisex)£37.88
- Puma King Match Mg (Unisex)£46.49
Junior: Popular football boots right now
- Adidas Predator 20.3 LL TF (Jr)£44.00
- Adidas Predator Accuracy.1 FG (Jr)£56.49
- Adidas Predator Accuracy.4 TF (Jr)£29.49
- Nike React Gato IN (Men's)£119.95
- Nike Tiempo Legend 9 Academy FG/MG (Jr)£69.99
- Adidas F5 TF (Jr)£14.99
- Adidas Predator Edge.3 FG (Jr)£14.74
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 9 Club FG MG (Jr)£49.95
- Adidas X Crazyfast Messi.3 FG (Jr)£50.00
- Nike Phantom GT Pro FG (Jr)£109.99
- Adidas Super Sala (Jr)£25.99
- New Balance Furon V7 Dispatch FG (Jr)£18.94
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£8.30
- Mitre Aircell Power£8.40
- Nike Mercurial Lite 2018£15.26
- Uhlsport Bionikshield£19.00
- Adidas Tiro Match Shin Guards£9.99
- Puma King£9.06
- Nike Mercurial Lite Superlock£24.99
- Nike Guard CE£13.99
- Adidas Tiro League Shin Guards£13.99
- Adidas X League Shin Guards£19.99
- Sondico Flair Ankle£6.99
- Adidas Predator Match Shin Guards£24.50
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 Supersoft Goalkeeper Gloves£24.99
- Adidas Predator League GK Gloves£39.00
- Adidas Predator GL Pro Goalkeeper Gloves£80.00
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£54.99
- Adidas Predator Training Goalkeeper Gloves£11.99
- Uhlsport Aqua Range Aquagrip HN Adult£67.99
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Infinity£39.99
- Adidas Predator 20 Training Gloves£14.99
- Uhlsport Hyperact Supergrip+ Finger Surround Goalkeeper Gloves£66.49
- Kipsta F500 Goalkeeper Gloves£8.49
- Nike Vapor Grip 3£45.44
- Uhlsport Absolutgrip Flex Frame Carbon£55.99
Junior: Popular goalkeeper gloves right now
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£54.99
- Reusch Attrakt Solid Junior£10.99
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£30.99
- Nike GK Match CQ7795 (Jr)£16.47
- GK Saver Sports Cool Junior£20.94
- Reusch Attrakt S1 Junior£28.62
- Adidas Tiro Glove Club Junior£22.99
- Reusch Attrakt Freegel S1 Finger Support Junior£40.63
- Reusch Pure Contact II S1 Junior£23.82
- Reusch Prisma SD Easy Fit Junior£18.99
- Adidas Predator Fingersave Junior Manuel Neuer 2019£25.00
- Reusch Attrakt SG Junior£16.41
Text: Daniel Haaf
Published: 17 Oktober 2022
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