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 Pitch Team£8.71
- Mikasa FT 5£22.12
- Mitre Ultimatch Max 17/18£20.16
- Mitre Final 17/18£11.50
- Nike Strike Team IMS 18/19£17.99
- Nike Pitch Premier League 18/19£30.98
- Adidas Tiro Club£10.40
- Adidas Tango Rosario£14.26
- Nike Strike Premier League 17/18£71.08
- Nike Strike 16/17
(1)£20.00
Popular footballs right now (indoors)
- Mitre Ultimatch 17/18£14.99
- Mitre Impel 17/18£7.50
- Manchester City Cosmos Football£6.30
- Mitre Ultimatch Indoor£15.00
- Umbro Neo Swerve XCS£12.00
- Adidas Al Rihla Pro£9.00
- Mitre Delta 17/18£22.50
- Adidas Tiro League J290£19.20
- Nike Futsal Pro£20.00
- Mitre Cyclone Futsal 16/17£22.59
- Adidas UEFA Euro 2024 Competition Fotboll£31.50
- Adidas Uniforia Pro Sala£22.62
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)£129.00
- Mizuno Morelia Neo Iv Pro AG (Men's)£49.99
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£52.99
- Nike Premier III TF (Men's)£45.99
- Nike Phantom GT 2 Elite FG (Men's)£89.99
- Adidas Kaiser 5 Liga FG (Men's)£55.00
- Adidas Copa Mundial FG (Men's)
(3)£73.00 - Nike Tiempo Legend 9 Elite SG-Pro AC (Men's)£69.99
- Nike Premier III FG (Men's)£53.72
- Nike Premier II FG (Men's)£59.00
- Nike Phantom GX Elite Fusion FG (Men's)£220.00
- Mizuno Alpha Elite FG (Men's)£38.99
Women's: Popular football boots right now
- Adidas Predator Elite Fold-over Tongue FG (Unisex)£129.00
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£52.99
- Adidas Copa Gloro FG (Unisex)£39.99
- Nike Phantom GX Pro FG (Unisex)£74.99
- Adidas Unisex F50 League Laceless Football Boots FG/MG Core Black/Iron Metallic/£38.99
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 9 Club Mbappé Personal Edition MG (Unisex)£49.99
- Adidas X Crazyfast .3 LL FG/AG (Unisex)£40.00
- Adidas F50 League MG (Unisex)£27.50
- Puma Future Match SG (Unisex)£30.65
- Puma King Match IT (Unisex)£14.98
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite FG (Unisex)£149.99
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite SG (Unisex)£164.49
Junior: Popular football boots right now
- Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment 30g£3.49
- Days Gone (PS4)
(24)£3.95 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (PS5)£26.54
- Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) 825GB(128)£449.99
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)(40)£23.89
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max£35.99
- Dr. Martens Blaire (Women's)£59.50
- Baldur's Gate III (PS5)(4)£37.37
- Meta (Oculus) Quest 3 128GB(5)£349.00
- Sony PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5) 2TB(5)£669.00
- Sony PlayStation DualSense - White (PS5) (Original)(48)£59.99
- Apple iPad 10.9" 64GB 2022 (10th Generation)(1)£269.00
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 Superlock£19.95
- Nike Tiempo Shield II Shin Guards£15.31
- Nike Mercurial Lite 2018£15.26
- Nike Mercurial Lite(1)£47.40
- G-Form Pro-S Elite£45.49
- Nike Mercurial Lite CR7£25.42
- Puma ftblNXT Team£8.40
- Nike Charge (Jr)£7.00
- Puma Ultra Flex£7.99
- G-Form Pro-S Elite 2£43.99
- G-Form Pro-S Compact£28.80
- PRO Touch Force 800 HS Lite£9.28
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£55.00
- Uhlsport Hyperact Supergrip+ HN£43.99
- Adidas Predator Pro PC£79.99
- Adidas Predator League GK Gloves£26.99
- Adidas X Pro£43.07
- GK Saver Sports Champ 01 Negative Cut£20.99
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£47.99
- Nike HyperWarm Academy£13.69
- Uhlsport Comfort Absolutgrip HN Adult£38.99
- Adidas Predator Pro Manuel Neuer 2019£70.26
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£22.00
- Adidas Predator Training Nightstrike Adult£9.99
Junior: Popular goalkeeper gloves right now
- Kipsta GK Junior First£4.99
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£47.99
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£22.00
- Nike GK Match CQ7795 (Jr)£10.00
- Reusch Infinity Attrakt Junior£28.99
- Reusch Attrakt Silver Junior£19.49
- GK Saver Sports Prime Revange Flat Cut Junior£21.97
- Reusch Attrakt Solid Junior£15.99
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Silver Junior£24.99
- Nike GK Match GS3883 (Jr)£8.00
- Sondico Match Jr£5.99
- Uhlsport Absolutgrip HN Pro Junior£32.99
Text: Daniel Haaf
Published: 17 Oktober 2022
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