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 18/19£20.00
- Nike Strike Premier League 17/18£71.08
- Adidas Tango Rosario£14.26
- Adidas Fussballliebe Finale Euro 2024£7.28
- Mikasa FT 5£21.01
- Schildkröt Neopren Strandsoccerball Storlek 5£6.56
- Nike Catalyst 15/16£110.03
- Nike Pitch Team£9.50
- Nike Club Team 15/16£31.49
- Mitre Ultimatch Max 17/18£20.16
Popular footballs right now (indoors)
- Mitre Impel 17/18£7.50
- Mitre Ultimatch Indoor£8.99
- Adidas Al Rihla Pro£9.00
- Mitre Delta 17/18£22.50
- Nike Phantom£14.00
- Puma Futsal 1 Fifa Quality Pro£26.99
- Adidas UEFA Euro 2024 Competition Fotboll£31.50
- Adidas Tiro League J290£19.20
- Mitre Cyclone Futsal 16/17£26.10
- Adidas Uniforia Pro Sala£22.62
- Mitre Ultimatch 17/18£14.99
- Nike Futsal Pro£19.95
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)£90.49
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£54.49
- Adidas Copa Mundial FG (Men's)
(3)£73.00 - Puma Future Ultimate FG/AG (Men's)£60.49
- Adidas Kaiser 5 Liga FG (Men's)£55.00
- Nike Tiempo Legend 9 Elite SG-Pro AC (Men's)£69.95
- Mizuno Alpha Elite FG (Men's)£34.99
- Nike Premier III TF (Men's)£44.99
- Mizuno Morelia Neo Iv Pro AG (Men's)£75.99
- Nike Phantom GT 2 Elite SG-Pro Anti-Clog (Men's)£199.99
- Nike Tiempo Legend 9 Elite FG (Men's)£98.70
- Mizuno Monarcida Neo Select AG (Men's)£24.49
Women's: Popular football boots right now
- Adidas Predator Elite Fold-over Tongue FG (Unisex)£90.49
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£54.49
- Nike Phantom Luna Elite FG (Women's)£79.00
- Adidas Unisex F50 League Laceless Football Boots FG/MG Core Black/Iron Metallic/£30.60
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 9 Club Mbappé Personal Edition MG (Unisex)£49.99
- Adidas F50 Elite AG (Unisex)£143.00
- Puma Future 7 Ultimate Fg/ag (Unisex)£75.99
- Adidas Copa Gloro FG (Unisex)£40.99
- Adidas F50 League MG (Unisex)£32.95
- Adidas X Crazyfast .3 Mg (Unisex)£59.99
- Adidas X Crazyfast .3 LL FG/AG (Unisex)£52.99
- Puma Future Match SG (Unisex)£27.61
Junior: Popular football boots right now
- Dyson Cool AM07(6)£270.00
- Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) 2023 USB‑C(14)£185.00
- Apple Watch Series 10 42mm Aluminium with Sport Loop£299.00
- Nintendo Switch 2 (2025)
(3)£394.99 - LEGO Star Wars 75017 Duel on Geonosis£11.99
- Apple Watch Series 10 46mm Aluminium with Sport Band£329.00
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)(40)£24.42
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max£32.95
- LG OLED42C44LA 42" EVO C4 4K TV£589.00
- Dyson Hot+Cool ™ Jet Focus AM09(4)£285.00
- Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition 1TB (PS5)(2)£386.06
- Apple iPad 11" (2025) 128GB WiFi(2)£298.97
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 Superlock£19.95
- G-Form Pro-S Elite£39.99
- Uhlsport Flex Plate 2019£8.00
- Nike Mercurial Lite 2018£14.95
- Uhlsport Tibia Plate Pro 2019£13.99
- Nike Charge (Jr)£7.00
- Adidas Tiro League Shin Guards£13.99
- G-Form Pro-s Vento Youth£33.49
- Adidas Tiro Match Shin Guards (Jr)£7.00
- Adidas Tiro Match Shin Guards£7.00
- Mitre Aircell Pro£10.99
- 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 GL Pro Goalkeeper Gloves£59.99
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£21.99
- Adidas Predator League GK Gloves£27.99
- Uhlsport Hyperact Supergrip+ HN£45.99
- Adidas Predator Pro PC£62.99
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£49.99
- Uhlsport Absolutgrip Flex Frame Carbon£53.99
- Precision Training Fusion_X.3D Flat Cut Finger Protect£9.99
- Uhlsport Comfort Absolutgrip HN Adult£37.99
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Infinity£39.49
- Reusch Duo Ortho-Tec Attrakt£65.49
- Nike Grip 3£30.00
Junior: Popular goalkeeper gloves right now
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£21.99
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£49.99
- Reusch Attrakt Solid Junior£13.62
- Kipsta GK Junior First£4.99
- Reusch Attrakt Silver Junior£19.99
- GK Saver Sports Prime Revange Flat Cut Junior£21.97
- Nike GK Match CQ7795 (Jr)£10.00
- Select Sport 88 Kids 2019£19.00
- Reusch Infinity Attrakt Junior£26.49
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Silver Junior£25.49
- Nike GK Match GS3883 (Jr)£8.00
- Adidas Predator Fingersave Junior 2018£20.00
Text: Daniel Haaf
Published: 17 Oktober 2022
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