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
- Adidas Tango Rosario£14.26
- Adidas Fussballliebe Finale Euro 2024£7.28
- Nike Park Team£9.95
- Adidas Tiro League Ball£20.00
- Molten Europa League Official Match Ball 18/19£27.49
- Nike Skills Premier League 17/18£61.30
- Nike Mercurial Fade£16.31
- Mitre Ultimatch Plus 17/18£19.20
- Mitre Impel Plus 17/18£9.60
Popular footballs right now (indoors)
- Mitre Ultimatch 17/18£13.99
- Mitre Delta 17/18£21.00
- Adidas Tiro Match£18.00
- Mitre Impel 17/18£7.50
- Puma La Liga 1£14.99
- Adidas Al Rihla Pro£9.00
- Adidas UEFA Euro 2024 Competition Fotboll£31.50
- Erima Hybrid Training£14.99
- Adidas Tiro League J290£19.20
- Mitre Ultimatch Indoor£15.95
- Nike Futsal Pro£20.00
- Manchester City Cosmos Football£6.99
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)£84.99
- Nike Phantom GT 2 Elite SG-Pro Anti-Clog (Men's)£79.99
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£36.99
- Adidas Copa Mundial FG (Men's)
(3)£73.00 - Nike Premier III TF (Men's)£49.99
- Adidas Kaiser 5 Liga FG (Men's)£55.00
- Adidas F50 Elite Fg Football Boots£51.99
- Adidas Mundial Team TF (Men's)
(2)£67.00 - Adidas F50 Elite Laceless Fg Football Boots£78.99
- Nike Tiempo Legend 9 Elite SG-Pro AC (Men's)£100.00
- Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Pro FG (Men's)£84.00
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite FG (Men's)£75.00
Women's: Popular football boots right now
- Adidas Predator Elite Fold-over Tongue FG (Unisex)£84.99
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£36.99
- Adidas F50 Elite Fg Football Boots£51.99
- Adidas F50 Elite AG (Unisex)£143.00
- Adidas Unisex F50 League Laceless Football Boots FG/MG Core Black/Iron Metallic/£39.99
- Adidas F50 Elite Laceless FG (Unisex)£88.49
- Adidas F50 Elite Fg Pure Victory (Unisex)£71.99
- Adidas Copa Gloro FG (Unisex)£39.99
- Adidas F50 League FG/MG (Unisex)£27.99
- Adidas X Crazyfast .3 LL FG/AG (Unisex)£40.00
- Adidas F50 Sparkfusion League FG/MG (Women's)£68.49
- Puma Future Match SG (Unisex)£18.66
Junior: Popular football boots right now
- Apple iPad 11" (2025) 128GB WiFi(1)£290.00
- Sony PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5) 2TB(7)£569.00
- Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet 151: Mini Tin£12.99
- Sony PlayStation 5 Slim 1TB (PS5)(10)£319.00
- LG OLED65C44LA 65" EVO C4 4K TV(2)£1,349.00
- Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 8GB RAM 256GB£229.00
- Google Pixel 9a 5G 128GB(2)£339.00
- Apple iPhone 16e 8GB RAM 128GB(4)£389.00
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G 8GB RAM 256GB(8)£869.00
- Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition 1TB (PS5)(1)£279.00
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5)(1)£38.37
- Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition (PC)£6.55
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£11.60
- Mitre Aircell Carbon£6.00
- Adidas Tiro Match Shin Guards (Jr)£7.00
- Nike Mercurial Lite Superlock£19.95
- Nike Mercurial Lite 2018£14.95
- G-Form Elite£32.29
- Adidas Tiro Match Shin Guards£7.00
- Nike Charge 2020£9.00
- Adidas X Training£9.13
- Adidas Predator League Shin Guards£16.00
- Nike Guard Lock£7.00
- G-Form Pro-S Elite£43.99
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 Pro Gloves£58.49
- Adidas Predator Pro PC£43.99
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£20.49
- Nike HyperWarm Academy£18.77
- Select 03 V23 Kids£9.99
- Reusch Attrakt Freegel SpeedBump£65.00
- Adidas Predator Match£18.49
- Reusch Pure Contact G3 Fusion£31.99
- Nike GK Mercurial Touch Elite Victory GS0382£74.05
- Kipsta GK F900£12.99
- Adidas X Pro Nightstrike Adult£26.99
Junior: Popular goalkeeper gloves right now
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£58.49
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£20.49
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Silver Junior£25.49
- Select Sport 88 Kids 2019£19.00
- Reusch Attrakt Solid Junior£10.00
- Nike GK Match GS3883 (Jr)£8.00
- GK Saver Sports Prime Revange Flat Cut Junior£20.99
- Nike GK Match CQ7795 (Jr)£10.00
- Reusch Infinity Attrakt Junior£20.00
- Kipsta GK Junior First£4.99
- Reusch Attrakt Silver Junior£15.00
- Mitre Magnetite (Jr)£8.75
Text: Daniel Haaf
Published: 17 Oktober 2022
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