When is Soccer Aid 2026? Date, kick-off time, lineups, tickets, TV and h2h results | OneFootball

Charity football match returns for a special anniversary this weekend

The annual charity event, set up for Unicef, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year after its 2006 inception.

Founded by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes, the match looks to raise money for impoverished children.

Previously, it had been a biennial affair, but since 2018, it has become a yearly occasion.

Last year, the World XI emerged victorious at Old Trafford, winning 5-4 thanks to four goals from Carlos Tevez.

Soccer Aid 2026 is scheduled for a 6.30pm BST kick-off on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

The match will take place at the London Stadium.

Champions: The World XI won out in Manchester last year

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live for free on ITV1, with coverage starting at 5.30pm.

Live stream: You can also stream the match for free on the ITVX website and app, as well as ITV’s YouTube channel.

Soccer Aid lineups

For England, the legends include Wayne Rooney, Jill Scott, Jermain Defoe and Jack Wilshere.

On the celebrity side of things, Tom Hiddleston, Danny Dyer, YouTuber Angry Ginge, Jack Whitehall, Sam Thompson and Olly Murs are all confirmed for the Three Lions.

Adolescence star Owen Cooper will become the youngest ever player at Soccer Aid, featuring at just 16 years old.

Other former players taking to the field will be ex-Chelsea midfielders Nemanja Matic and Michael Essien, former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott, Dimitar Berbatov, once of Tottenham and Manchester United, Leonardo Bonucci, Jordi Alba, Joe Hart and Edwin Van der Sar.

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Joe Marler, the former England rugby international, will don the goalkeeper gloves as one of the celebrity shot-stoppers.

Robbie Williams will lead the England side, while Usain Bolt will take charge of the World XI.

Harry Redknapp and David Seaman are also down as the professional coaches.

Those also confirmed to be playing - although their allegiances are yet to be decided - are Maisie Adam, GK Barry, Jen Beattie, Dimitar Berbatov, Alex Brooker, Chloe Burrows, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Frankie Dettori, Toni Dugan, Michael Essien, Richard Gadd, Tom Grennan, Joe Hart, Steph Houghton, Damson Idris, Nemanja Matić, Paddy McGuinness, Simon Neil, Jordan North, Chris O’Dowd, Nabhaan Rizwan, Edwin van Der Sar, and Theo Walcott.

More names are still expected to be announced before Sunday’s game.

England wins: 6

World XI wins: 8

Soccer Aid 2026 tickets

Tickets are still available for the game, with prices starting at £20 for adults and £10 for children.

You can buy them from the official Soccer Aid website.