THE 20th anniversary of Soccer Aid saw the iconic charity match return to London!
Last year, World XI sealed an incredible comeback win to beat and take home the crown – but the .
World XI won Soccer Aid last year Credit: AFP
England’s last Soccer Aid win came in 2024 Credit: PA
Each year, and World XI take to the pitch to see who will be crowned that year’s winner of .
Who has won the most Soccer Aid matches?
for was in 2006 and is the biggest celebrity football match in the world.
After the end of the 2026 event, there have now been 15 matches between England and World XI since Soccer Aid began.
The match was originally played every other year, but since 2018 it has been held annually.
However, due to the global in .
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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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England were the first winners of the tournament in 2006, but since then have only won five more times, including in 2024 to end a SIX-YEAR wait for a win.
In 2025, .
Tevez scored FOUR goals – including two brilliant solo goals and a free-kick – at his former stadium.
Rapper and TV presenter then scored late as the World XI sealed an epic 5-4 win.
But this year, Jermain Defoe was the star as England held off a late fight back to earn one win back.
That means the World XI now have eight wins to England’s seven.
What are the previous results?
Below are all of the results since the first encounter in 2006:
- 2006: England 2-1 Rest of the World
- 2008: England 4-3 Rest of the World
- 2010: England 2-2 Rest of the World 2-2 (6-7 on penalties)
- 2012: England 3-1 Rest of the World
- 2014: England 2-4 Rest of the World
- 2016: England 3-2 Rest of the World
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