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
- Adidas Tango Rosario£14.26
- Nike Pitch Premier League 16/17£17.00
- Mitre Final 17/18£6.90
- Mitre Ultimatch Max 17/18£20.16
- Mikasa FT 5£22.06
- Nike Pitch 18/19£12.00
- Nike Strike Premier League 17/18£71.08
- Nike Pitch Team£9.59
- Mitre Delta Replica 18/19£12.50
- Mitre Flare 17/18£10.99
- Mitre Delta Plus 17/18£42.98
Popular footballs right now (indoors)
- Mitre Ultimatch 17/18£14.99
- Adidas Al Rihla Pro£9.00
- Manchester City Cosmos Football£6.45
- Mitre Impel 17/18£7.50
- Mitre Cyclone Futsal 16/17£22.78
- Nike Futsal Pro£20.00
- Umbro Neo Swerve XCS£12.00
- Adidas UEFA Euro 2024 Competition Fotboll£24.99
- Adidas Tiro League J290£19.20
- Mitre Ultimatch Indoor£15.00
- Adidas Uniforia Pro Sala£22.62
- Puma La Liga 1£28.99
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)£156.00
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£53.99
- Nike Premier III TF (Men's)£45.99
- Nike Phantom GT 2 Elite FG (Men's)£89.99
- Nike Tiempo Legend 9 Elite SG-Pro AC (Men's)£69.99
- Mizuno Morelia Neo Iv Pro AG (Men's)£49.99
- Adidas Kaiser 5 Liga FG (Men's)£55.00
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly Elite 9 FG (Men's)£89.99
- Nike Phantom GX Elite Fusion FG (Men's)£220.00
- Nike Premier III FG (Men's)£63.62
- Adidas Copa Mundial FG (Men's)
(3)£73.00 - Nike Tiempo Legend 9 Elite FG (Men's)£82.99
Women's: Popular football boots right now
- Adidas Predator Elite Fold-over Tongue FG (Unisex)£156.00
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£53.99
- Puma Future Match SG (Unisex)£33.59
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Academy MG (Unisex)£39.60
- Adidas F50 Elite AG (Unisex)£143.00
- Adidas X Crazyfast .3 LL FG/AG (Unisex)£45.67
- Nike Phantom GX Pro FG (Unisex)£74.99
- Adidas Predator Accuracy.3 TF (Unisex)£42.95
- Puma Future 7 Ultimate Fg/ag (Unisex)£105.49
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite FG (Unisex)£149.99
- Adidas F50 League Laceless FG/MG (Unisex)£44.00
- Adidas Predator Elite LL FG (Unisex)£136.99
Junior: Popular football boots right now
- Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment 30g£3.49
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (PS5)
(4)£14.87 - Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) 825GB(128)£379.99
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)(39)£23.63
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max£39.99
- Super Mario Odyssey (Switch)(38)£23.63
- Sony PlayStation DualSense - White (PS5) (Original)(48)£49.99
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)(66)£26.25
- Nivea Carotene Sun Lotion SPF6 200ml£6.37
- EA Sports FC 25 (PS5)(5)£28.99
- Meta (Oculus) Quest 3 128GB(5)£359.00
- Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF400 9.5L£161.99
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 2018£15.26
- G-Form Pro-S Elite£45.99
- G-Form Pro-s Vento Youth£36.49
- Nike Mercurial Lite Superlock£19.95
- G-Form Pro-S Compact£28.80
- Nike Mercurial Lite CR7£25.42
- G-Form Pro-S Elite 2£43.99
- Puma ftblNXT Team£8.40
- PRO Touch Force 800 HS Lite£9.28
- Adidas Tiro Match Shin Guards£7.00
- Nike Guard Lock£10.59
- Adidas Tiro Match Shin Guards (Jr)£7.00
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 Supergrip+ HN£46.49
- GK Saver Sports Champ 01 Negative Cut£20.99
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£42.99
- Adidas Predator League GK Gloves£27.49
- Rinat The Boss Pro£30.99
- Nike HyperWarm Academy£16.00
- Reusch Attrakt Freegel SpeedBump£40.00
- Kipsta F500 Goalkeeper Gloves£8.99
- Elite Sport Vibora£37.99
- Adidas Predator Zones Ultimate 2015£97.00
- Reusch Pure Contact Aqua£48.49
- Precision Training Fusion_X.3D Flat Cut Finger Protect£12.79
Junior: Popular goalkeeper gloves right now
- Kipsta GK Junior First£4.99
- GK Saver Sports Prime Revange Flat Cut Junior£21.97
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£42.99
- Nike GK Match CQ7795 (Jr)£10.00
- Reusch Attrakt Silver Junior£19.99
- Reusch Infinity Attrakt Junior£28.77
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£22.00
- Reusch Attrakt Solid Junior£14.48
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Silver Junior£25.49
- Nike GK Match GS3883 (Jr)£8.00
- Sondico Match Jr£5.99
- Uhlsport Absolutgrip HN Pro Junior£34.49
Text: Daniel Haaf
Published: 17 Oktober 2022
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