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
- Nike Strike Premier League 18/19£20.00
- Adidas Tiro League Ball£20.00
- Nike Academy Team£13.75
- Mitre Ultimatch Max 17/18£20.16
- Nike Skills Premier League 17/18£61.30
- Nike Mercurial Fade£16.10
- Mitre Final 17/18£5.74
- Nike Club Team 15/16£31.45
- Mitre Delta Max 17/18£108.35
Popular footballs right now (indoors)
- Mitre Delta 17/18£15.69
- Mitre Ultimatch 17/18£11.19
- Adidas Tiro Match£10.00
- Adidas Al Rihla Pro£9.00
- Mitre Impel 17/18£6.40
- Erima Hybrid Training£14.99
- Manchester City Cosmos Football£6.30
- Adidas Tiro League J290£19.20
- Softee Tridente£28.69
- Select Fotboll Futsal Talento 13 V22£17.99
- Puma Futsal 1 Fifa Quality Pro£26.99
- Puma La Liga 1£14.99
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)£90.49
- Adidas Copa Mundial FG (Men's)
(3)£73.00 - Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£36.99
- Nike Premier III TF (Men's)£44.99
- Adidas Kaiser 5 Liga FG (Men's)£55.00
- Adidas Predator Pro Fold-over Tongue FG Stealth Victory (Herr)£85.49
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly Elite 9 FG (Men's)£69.95
- Mizuno Morelia Neo Iv Pro AG (Men's)£49.99
- Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Pro FG (Men's)£84.00
- Adidas Mundial Team TF (Men's)
(2)£67.00 - Nike Premier III FG (Men's)£68.49
- Puma Future Ultimate FG/AG (Men's)£59.99
Women's: Popular football boots right now
- Adidas Predator Elite Fold-over Tongue FG (Unisex)£90.49
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£36.99
- Adidas X Crazyfast .3 LL FG/AG (Unisex)£40.00
- Adidas F50 Elite Fg Football Boots£51.99
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 9 Club Mbappé Personal Edition MG (Unisex)£49.99
- Adidas F50 Elite AG (Unisex)£109.00
- Adidas F50 League Laceless FG/MG (Unisex)£39.99
- Adidas F50 League Fg/mg Football Boots COREBLACK/IRONMT/GOLDMET£27.99
- Puma Future 7 Ultimate Fg/ag (Unisex)£87.99
- Adidas F50 Elite Fg Pure Victory (Unisex)£81.00
- Puma Ultra Match+ LL FG/AG£24.36
- Adidas Samba Germany Indoor (Unisex)£73.99
Junior: Popular football boots right now
- Microsoft Xbox Series X 1TB 2020(124)£449.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 (2025)(4)£395.00
- Samsung Galaxy A56 5G 8GB RAM 256GB£279.00
- Apple iPad 11" (2025) 128GB WiFi(1)£289.99
- Apple iPhone 14 5G 6GB RAM 128GB(3)£429.00
- LG OLED42C44LA 42" EVO C4 4K TV£659.99
- LG OLED65C44LA 65" EVO C4 4K TV(2)£1,349.00
- Sony PlayStation 5 Slim 1TB (PS5)(9)£389.00
- Dyson Cool AM07(6)£269.00
- Apple iPhone 16e 8GB RAM 128GB(3)£479.00
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G 8GB RAM 256GB(8)£1,039.00
- Nike Air Force 1 '07 (Women's)£55.00
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
- G-Form Pro-S Elite£43.99
- Adidas Predator Match Shin Guards£12.00
- Mitre Aircell Carbon£6.00
- G-Form Pro-s Vento£32.99
- Nike Mercurial Lite 2018£14.95
- Puma King Ankle Shin Guard£9.79
- G-Form Pro-s Vento Youth£32.99
- Nike Mercurial Lite Superlock£19.95
- Adidas Tiro League Shin Guards£10.50
- Adidas Tiro Match Shin Guards (Jr)£7.00
- Nike Guard Lock£7.68
- G-Form Pro-X Ankle£19.99
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 Pro PC£44.99
- Adidas Predator GL Pro Goalkeeper Gloves£59.99
- Nike HyperWarm Academy£13.92
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£21.99
- Reusch Duo Ortho-Tec Attrakt£73.49
- Reusch Attrakt Freegel SpeedBump£65.00
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£42.99
- Nike GK Mercurial Touch Elite Victory GS0382£74.05
- Uhlsport Hyperact Supergrip+ Finger Surround Goalkeeper Gloves£62.99
- Elite Sport Neo£73.99
- Reusch Pure Contact G3 Fusion£31.99
- Adidas X Pro Nightstrike Adult£26.99
Junior: Popular goalkeeper gloves right now
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£21.99
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£42.99
- Select Sport 88 Kids 2019£19.00
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Silver Junior£23.00
- GK Saver Sports Prime Revange Flat Cut Junior£21.97
- Nike GK Match CQ7795 (Jr)£10.00
- Reusch Infinity Attrakt Junior£20.00
- Kipsta GK Junior First£4.99
- Reusch Attrakt Solid Junior£10.00
- Reusch Attrakt Silver Junior£15.00
- Mitre Magnetite (Jr)£7.59
- Nike GK Match GS3883 (Jr)£8.00
Text: Daniel Haaf
Published: 17 Oktober 2022
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