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What do Barcelona legend Jordi Alba, TV personality Chloe Burrows, and Bridesmaids star Chris O’Dowd have in common?
That may sound like the setup to ropey joke but the real answer is that they’ll all be pulling on their boots at Soccer Aid 2026.
The UNICEF charity match is back for it’s 20th annivesary and the London Stadium spectacle promises to be one of the best yet.
60,000 fans are expected to be packed into the home of the Hammers to watch celebrities and former sports stars go toe-to-toe in the name of charity – and football glory.
Carlos Tevez scored four goals in 13 minutes to set World XI on the path to victory against England last year. That was the World XI’s eighth triumph compared to England’s six.
The Three Lions will hope to bounce back this year and mark the 20th anniversary with a win.
Founder Robbie Williams is set to manage the England team and perform at halftime but who else is involved?
Radio Times rounds up the full list of celebrities featuring in the Soccer Aid 2026 line-ups.
Who is playing in Soccer Aid 2026?
With Soccer Aid 2026 on Sunday 31 May 2026 growing ever closer, we know now the majority of the players that will represent both England and the World XI.
More names may be added last minute and there could be a few dropouts but the line-up that will take to the pitch at the London Stadium is locked in.
The commentator and hosts have also been announced for the 20th anniversary event.
England Soccer Aid team line-up
- Alex Brooker
- Angry Ginge
- Big Zuu
- Chloe Burrows
- Damson Idris
- GK Barry
- Jermain Defoe
- Jill Scott
- Jack Wilshere
- Jack Whitehall
- Joe Hart
- Joe Marler
- Jordan North
- Olly Murs
- Owen Cooper
- Paddy McGuinness
- Robbie Williams
- Sam Thompson
- Steph Houghton
- Theo Walcott
- Tom Hiddleston
- Tom Grennan
- Wayne Rooney
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England Soccer Aid manager and coaches
- Robbie Williams (Manager)
- Harry Redknapp (Manager)
- David Seamann (GK coach)
World XI Soccer Aid team line-up
- Ali Krieger
- Behzinga
- Chris O’Dowd
- Dermot Kennedy
- Dimitar Berbatov
- Edwin van der Sar
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
- Jen Beattie
- Jordi Alba
- Leonardo Bonucci
- Maisie Adam
- Michael Essien
- Nabhaan Rizwan
- Nemanja Matic
- Nikolaj Coster Waldau
- Nicky Byrne
- Richard Gadd
- Simon Neil
World XI Soccer Aid manager and coaches
- Usain Bolt (Manager)
Leading the commentary will be Sam Matterface, the familiar voice of England games on ITV and the Premier League on talkSPORT.
Soccer Aid 2026 presenters
Dermot O’Leary returns as host in the role has held since 2010 while he will once again be joined by former England star Alex Scott.
Joining the pair throughout the evening will be a revolving roster of special guests, experts and familiar faces.
Soccer Aid 2026 halftime show
To mark the 20th anniversary of Soccer Aid, Robbie Williams will be performing a halftime show at the London Stadium.
Williams, a British pop legend and the Soccer Aid founder, is expected to perform at around 7:15pm.
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Authors
Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.
