Dozens of sports legends and celebrities will soon team up for Soccer Aid, with England facing off against the World XI squad to raise money for UNICEF.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the annual charity match was first founded in 2006 by Jonathan Wilkes and Robbie Williams, who will help manage England this year.
Due to take place on Sunday, May 31 at London Stadium, former footballers such as Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe, and Jill Scott will play for England, alongside Nemanja Matić, Lukas Podolski, Leonardo Bonucci, Jen Beattie and more representing World XI.
Stars such as Danny Dyer, Olly Murs, Tom Hiddleston, and Owen Cooper will help represent their home country, while familiar faces including Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil, Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd and Usain Bolt, who is coaching the squad, play for the rest of the world.
Last year, World XI took home the title after rapper and TV personality Big Zuu scored the winning goal at Old Trafford in Manchester, helping put the team narrowly ahead in terms of overall wins.
But if you’re planning on tuning in, here is every single star playing for England and World XI in Soccer Aid 2026.
37. Wayne Rooney — England
Former England footballer Wayne Rooney will once again don his boots to join the Soccer Aid line-up for England. | UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures
38. Angry Ginge — England
YouTuber and I’m A Celeb winner Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Sam Lee Burtwistle, will return to the England squad this year. | UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures
39. Olly Murs — England
A familiar face for Soccer Aid, singer Olly Murs will return to the pitch for England for the first time since 2021. | UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures
40. Damson Idris — England
Following his role in the massive F1 movie, Nigerian-English actor Damson Idris will play for England. | UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures