SOCCER AID returns to TV screens TONIGHT as England seek revenge on World XI.
The Three Lions fell to a narrow 5-4 defeat at last year as scored four to inspire a stunning comeback win.
World XI won Soccer Aid last year Credit: Getty
Internet sensation Angry Ginge will return after a stunning debut Credit: Reuters
heads a star-studded England team filled with ex-internationals and high-profile celebrities.
The legend will take to the pitch with former Three Lions team-mates , , Shaun Wright-Phillips, and .
Former Lionesses , Steph Houghton and Toni Duggan will also pull on their boots to help reclaim the Soccer Aid trophy.
, , Angry Ginge and are some of the huge celebs in the England side.
, , and are among the ex-pros in the World XI line-up, while Chris O’Dowd, Richard Gadd and will be hoping to help the visitors to a ninth win.
Tonight’s charity match promises to be another thrilling goal-fest and you can watch all the action without paying a penny!
Soccer Aid 2026 - all the info
Soccer Aid will take place at the London Stadium TONIGHT – and there’s a star-studded line-up for the 20th anniversary.
Wayne Rooney heads the England line-up filled with former internationals and high-profile celebrities.
The Three Lions are out for revenge after World XI secured the bragging rights with a 5-4 win at Old Trafford last year.
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How to watch Soccer Aid 2026 for FREE
- Soccer Aid 2026 will be broadcast LIVE on ITV1.
- You can live stream the match for FREE on the ITVX app/website.
- Coverage begins at 5pm BST, with kick-off at the London Stadium scheduled for 6.30pm BST.
- Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog will bring you minute-by-minute coverage of Soccer Aid.
Soccer Aid line-ups
Managers and coaches
- Robbie Williams (England)
- Harry Redknapp (England)
- David Seaman (England)
- Bradley Walsh (England)
- Judi Love (World XI)
- Usain Bolt (World XI)
- Clarence Seedorf (World XI)
England
- Wayne Rooney – former Manchester United and England striker.
- Jermain Defoe – former Tottenham and England striker.
- Jill Scott – former Manchester City and England player.
- – former Arsenal and England midfielder.
- Jade Moore – former Man United and England midfielder.
- Joleon Lescott – former Man City and England defender.
- Shaun Wright-Phillips – former Man City and England forward.
- Tom Hiddleston – actor known for playing ‘Loki’ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- – comedian and presenter.
- Owen Cooper – actor best known for playing Jamie in ‘Adolescence’.
- Danny Dyer – actor and TV personality.
- Damson Idris – actor best known for the ‘F1’ movie.
- – former Arsenal and England winger.
- Angry Ginge – YouTuber.
- Chloe Burrows – former Love Island star and radio host.
- Jack Whitehall – comedian.
- Jordan North – radio presenter and podcaster.
- Sam Thompson – reality TV star and podcaster.
- Olly Murs – singer.
- Steph Houghton – former Manchester City, Arsenal and England player.
- Toni Duggan – former Manchester City and England player.
- – former England rugby player.
- Joe Hart – former Manchester City and England goalkeeper.
- GK Barry – influencer and podcaster.
- Alex Brooker – comedian.
World XI
- – former Barcelona and Spain defender.
- Leonardo Bonucci – former Juventus and Italy defender.
- Lukas Podolski – former Arsenal and Germany forward.
- Michael Essien – former Chelsea and Ghana midfielder.
- Tim Cahill – former Everton and Australian midfielder.
- Dimitar Berbatov – former Man Utd and Bulgarian striker.
- Nemanja Matic – former Man Utd and Serbia midfielder.
- Ali Krieger – two-time World Cup champion with United States’ women.
- Behzinga – YouTuber and member of the .
- Dermot Kennedy – singer.
- Edwin van der Sar – former Manchester United and Netherlands goalkeeper.
- Maisie Adam – comedian.
- Jen Beattie – former Arsenal and Scotland player.
- Nicky Byrne – member of Westlife
- Nitro – former Team GB sprinter and star of Gladiators.
- Chris O’Dowd – Irish actor and comedian.
- Simon Neil – singer in rock band Biffy Clyro.
- Richard Gadd – actor and comedian.
- Nikolaj Coster Waldau – actor.
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey – former Commonwealth athlete and star of Gladiators.
- Molly McCann – former fighter.
- TBJZL – YouTuber and member of the Sidemen.
- – former champion horse racing jockey.
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