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£11.00
- Nike Pitch Team£9.59
- Nike Strike Premier League 19/20£22.90
- Nike Strike Premier League 17/18£71.08
- Adidas Tango Rosario£14.95
- Nike Park Team£10.54
- Nike Pitch Premier League 16/17£17.00
- Mitre Delta Replica 18/19£16.00
- Nike Pitch Training 16/17£14.57
- Mitre Ultimatch Max 17/18£20.16
- Nike Pitch Premier League 18/19£11.00
- Mitre Mini Flare 17/18£6.00
Popular footballs right now (indoors)
- Mitre Ultimatch Indoor£14.95
- Adidas UEFA Euro 2024 Competition Fotboll£24.99
- Mitre Ultimatch 17/18£15.95
- Mitre Delta 17/18£14.50
- Nike Futsal Pro£22.00
- Mitre Impel 17/18£7.50
- Puma Futsal 1 Fifa Quality Pro£23.99
- Puma La Liga 1£32.49
- Select Sport Futsal Super 18/19£46.00
- Manchester City Cosmos Football£6.99
- Nike Phantom£10.65
- Adidas Tiro League J290£12.60
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
- Nike Phantom GT 2 Elite FG (Men's)£89.99
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£59.50
- Adidas Kaiser 5 Liga FG (Men's)£59.00
- Adidas Copa Mundial FG (Men's)
(1)£78.00 - Nike Phantom GX Pro FG (Men's)£69.99
- Adidas Samba Suede IN (Men's)£57.99
- Nike Phantom GX Elite Fusion FG (Men's)£220.00
- Adidas World Cup SG (Men's)(1)£101.99
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Club DF MG FG (Men's)£36.00
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 Elite CR7 DF FG (Men's)£499.00
- Nike Phantom Luna II Academy MG (Unisex)£46.14
Women's: Popular football boots right now
- Adidas Predator Elite Fold-over Tongue FG (Unisex)£156.00
- Adidas Predator Elite FG (Unisex)£59.50
- Nike Phantom Luna II Academy MG (Unisex)£46.14
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly 9 Academy Mbappé Edition IC (Unisex)£35.00
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Elite Anti Clog SG-Pro (Unisex)£74.95
- Nike Phantom GX Pro FG (Unisex)£50.00
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite FG (Unisex)£110.46
- Adidas F50 League FG/MG (Unisex)£32.50
- Nike Tiempo Legend 10 Academy TF (Unisex)£43.14
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite AG-Pro (Unisex)£208.86
- Adidas Copa Gloro FG (Unisex)£45.99
- Adidas Predator Accuracy.3 TF (Unisex)£45.03
Junior: Popular football boots right now
- Meta (Oculus) Quest 3 128GB
(5)£359.00 - Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) 825GB(128)£304.99
- Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation)£24.99
- Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser£99.95
- Tree Hut Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub 510g£10.25
- Monster High Haunted High School HLP88£133.32
- LEGO Disney 43249 Stitch£47.99
- Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF400 9.5L£179.99
- Optrex Eyedew Dazzling Eye Drops 10ml£4.49
- Apple iPad 10.9" 64GB 2022 (10th Generation)(1)£289.00
- Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Airfryer AF300 7.6L(1)£140.99
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)(39)£24.99
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
- Nike Mercurial Lite Superlock£24.99
- G-Form Pro-S Elite£39.99
- Adidas Predator Match Shin Guards£12.00
- Adidas Tiro League Shin Guards£13.00
- Nike Tiempo Shield II Shin Guards£13.54
- Nike Charge (Jr)£8.00
- Nike Charge 2020£10.00
- Mitre Aircell Pro£12.80
- Adidas X League Shin Guards£14.95
- G-Form Pro-S Compact£49.99
- Nike Guard CE£6.00
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
- Nike HyperWarm Academy£18.49
- Adidas Predator GL Pro Goalkeeper Gloves£55.00
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£21.90
- Puma Ultra Grip 4 RC£14.29
- Uhlsport Hyperact Supergrip+ HN£55.49
- Kipsta GK F900£12.99
- Nike GK Match CQ7799£16.00
- Adidas Predator Match Meteorite£17.99
- Sondico Match Jr£5.99
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Infinity£39.99
- Uhlsport Hyperact Supergrip+ Finger Surround Goalkeeper Gloves£62.99
- Reusch Pure Contact Silver£25.99
Junior: Popular goalkeeper gloves right now
- Adidas Predator Match Fingersave Junior£21.90
- GK Saver Sports Prime Revange Flat Cut Junior£21.97
- Reusch Attrakt Solid Junior£14.99
- Sondico Match Jr£5.99
- Nike GK Match CQ7795 (Jr)£11.00
- Adidas Predator Pro Gloves£45.00
- GK Saver Sports Cool Junior£18.99
- Uhlsport Absolutgrip HN Pro Junior£33.99
- Reusch Attrakt Silver Junior£18.99
- Adidas Ace Fingersave Junior 2016£26.00
- Reusch Attrakt FreeGel Silver Junior£24.49
- Reusch Fit Control RG Open Cuff Finger Support Junior£30.49
Text: Daniel Haaf
Published: 17 Oktober 2022
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