Soccer Aid 2026: Star-Studded Line-Ups for England and World XI Revealed
Soccer Aid 2026 line-ups: Who is playing for England and World XI?
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Soccer Aid 2026, celebrating its 20th anniversary, will feature a mix of football legends and celebrities. England, led by Wayne Rooney, aims for revenge against the World XI, who won last year's match. The event will take place at the London Stadium and be broadcast live on ITV.
- 01Wayne Rooney leads the England team, which includes several former international players and celebrities.
- 02The World XI aims to defend their title after winning 5-4 last year, with notable players like Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Essien.
- 03The match will take place at the London Stadium on Sunday night, with kick-off at 6:30 PM BST.
- 04Managers for the teams include Robbie Williams for England and Usain Bolt for the World XI.
- 05The event will be broadcast live on ITV 1 and streamed for free on ITVX.
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Soccer Aid 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the charity football match, featuring a blend of football legends and celebrities. The England team, captained by former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney, includes notable players such as Jermain Defoe, Jack Wilshere, and Theo Walcott, alongside celebrities like Danny Dyer and Jack Whitehall. They seek revenge against the World XI, who narrowly won last year's match 5-4, thanks to a standout performance from Carlos Tevez. The World XI will include stars like Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Essien, and Edwin van der Sar. The match is set to take place at the London Stadium on Sunday night, with kick-off scheduled for 6:30 PM BST. Fans can watch the event live on ITV 1 or stream it for free on ITVX. This year promises an exciting showdown as both teams vie for victory in support of charity.
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The event draws significant attention and funds for charity, impacting local communities supported by UNICEF.
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