Soccer Aid

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English annual charity football event

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FieldValue
imageSoccer Aid logo (2018).png
genreCharity event
creatorRobbie Williams
Jonathan Wilkes
presenterAnt & Dec (2006–08)
Dermot O'Leary (2010–present)
Kirsty Gallacher (2010–2020)
Alex Scott (2021–present)
Backstage:
Cat Deeley (2012–2014)
Regular Pundit:
Maya Jama (2020–2023)
Extra Time:
Sara Cox (2006)
Dave Berry (2010–2012)
Jermaine Jenas (2023)
Joelah Noble (2023)
Alex Scott & Dermot O'Leary (2025)
starringGuest Panellists
Vicky McClure
Jason Manford
Jermaine Jenas
num_series13 editions
num_episodes16
countryEngland
languageEnglish
runtime210–220 minutes (inc. adverts)
companyInitial
networkITV
Virgin Media Sport
first_aired
last_airedpresent
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| image = Soccer Aid logo (2018).png | caption = | genre = Charity event | creator = Robbie Williams Jonathan Wilkes | presenter = Ant & Dec (2006–08) Dermot O'Leary (2010–present) Kirsty Gallacher (2010–2020) Alex Scott (2021–present) Backstage: Cat Deeley (2012–2014) Regular Pundit: Maya Jama (2020–2023) Extra Time: Sara Cox (2006) Dave Berry (2010–2012) Jermaine Jenas (2023) Joelah Noble (2023) Alex Scott & Dermot O'Leary (2025) | starring = Guest Panellists Vicky McClure Jason Manford Jermaine Jenas | num_series = 13 editions | num_episodes = 16 | country = England | language = English | runtime = 210–220 minutes (inc. adverts) | company = Initial | network = ITV Virgin Media Sport | first_aired = | last_aired = present | wide = | name = Soccer Aid | image = | image_size = 250px | alt = | caption = Logo of the 2024 edition of the match | team1logo = | team2logo = | team1 = England | team2 = World XI (formerly Rest of the World) | sport = Association football | type = Friendly match | city_or_region = England | firstmeeting = England 2–1 Rest of the World () | mostrecent = England 4–5 World XI () | nextmeeting = | broadcasters = ITV | stadiums = | trophy = | total = 14 | most_wins = World XI (8) | most_player_appearances = Paddy McGuinness (9) | top_scorer = Jermain Defoe (6) | alltimerecord = | largestvictory = | largestscoring = 9 goals (9 June 2024) | longeststreak = World XI, 5 (2019–2023) | currentstreak = World XI, 1 (2025) | league = | trophy_series = | smallestvictory =

Soccer Aid is an English annual charity event that has raised over £121 million in aid of UNICEF UK, through ticket sales and donations from the public. The televised event is an exhibition-style football match between two teams, England and the Soccer Aid World XI (formerly Rest of the World (ROW) until 2018), composed of celebrities and former professional players representing their countries. It is the only mixed-sex match officially sanctioned by The Football Association.

Event details

Soccer Aid was initiated in 2006 by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes. It initially took place every two years, but since the 2018 edition it is now held annually. The television broadcast is produced by Initial and distributed by Endemol Shine Sport, a Dutch company that distributes Dutch Eredivisie coverage. Television coverage began on ITV on 22 May 2006 in a show presented by Ant & Dec. Dermot O'Leary took over as main presenter in 2010.

The ROW/World XI team narrowly leads the head-to-head, with eight wins to the England team's six.

On 16 June 2019, the fixture was the first to include female players as part of the squads. In 2020, the match was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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EditionYearWinnersScoreRunners–upVenueAttendanceEnglandEngland (2)Rest of the WorldEngland (3)Rest of the World (2)England (4)England (5)World XI (3)World XI (4)World XI (5)World XI (6)World XI (7)England (6)World XI (8)
120062–1Rest of the WorldOld Trafford, Manchester71,960
220084–3Rest of the WorldWembley Stadium, London45,000
320102–2
(7–6 p)EnglandOld Trafford, Manchester65,493
420123–1Rest of the World67,346
520144–2England65,574
620163–2Rest of the World70,000
720183–3
(4–3 p)World XI71,965
820192–2
(3–1 p)EnglandStamford Bridge, London39,836
920201–1
(4–3 p)EnglandOld Trafford, Manchester0
1020213–0EnglandEtihad Stadium, Manchester51,674
1120222–2
(4–1 p)EnglandLondon Stadium, London54,410
1220234–2EnglandOld Trafford, Manchester74,000
1320246–3World XIStamford Bridge, London40,000
1420255–4EnglandOld Trafford, Manchester74,000
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Soccer Aid 2006

| tourney_name = Soccer Aid | year = 2006 | yearr = | other_titles = | image = | size = | alt = | caption = | city = | country = England | dates = 22 – 27 May | num_teams = | confederations = | venues = 2 | cities = | champion = England | champion_other = | count = 1 | second = | second_other = Rest of the World | matches = 4 | goals = 14 | attendance = 71960 | top_scorer = | player = | prevseason = | nextseason = 2008

Soccer Aid 2006 was held between 22–27 May 2006, and broadcast in the UK on ITV.

Event schedule

  • 22 May 2006 – Start of the television coverage, presented by Ant and Dec. Rest of the World defeats England in a penalty shoot-out
  • 23 May 2006 – Practice match: England 1–0 England Legends (Craven Cottage, London)
  • 24 May 2006 – Practice match: Rest of the World 3–7 Scotland Legends (Craven Cottage, London)
  • 25 May 2006 – Rest of the World defeats England in a Football Quiz
  • 26 May 2006 – Coaches name starting line-ups for the match
  • 27 May 2006 – Soccer Aid Match: England 2–1 Rest of the World (Old Trafford, Manchester), attendance 71,960 The practice matches were played over 60 minutes, with the Soccer Aid match played over 90 minutes.

The competition was organised on behalf of UNICEF UK with profits from the matches, along with donations and sponsorship, donated to UNICEF programs in Africa, Asia and the Americas.

England beat the Rest of the World 2–1. Goals from Les Ferdinand and Jonathan Wilkes put England into a two-goal lead but a handball inside the area from David Gray resulted in a penalty, converted by Diego Maradona. Wilkes won the Man of the Match award.

England squad

The England squad was managed by former England national football team manager Terry Venables, assisted by David Geddis and Ted Buxton. The original squad comprised 16 players, with Bryan Robson added later. A handful of the players, notably Angus Deayton, had previous celebrity international experience from the previous month's England v Germany: The Legends match in Reading, which Germany won 4–2. The England squad went into the match with no major injury worries. Their victory over a squad of ex-England internationals from the 1960s to 1990s on Tuesday morning was tempered with defeats to the Rest of the World in a penalty shootout and football quiz.

Celebrities

Legends

Coaching Staff

Rest of the World squad

The Rest of the World squad was managed by Ruud Gullit, with Gus Poyet as his assistant. Captain Gordon Ramsay injured his leg in the early training sessions and was considered doubtful for the match. The original squad of 16 players, which later saw 2 changes, was supplemented by the addition of Diego Maradona during the build-up to the competition. Lothar Matthäus had appeared in the England v Germany: The Legends match the previous month.

The Rest of the World squad was wracked by injuries and withdrawals, and suffered from a lack of players. Desailly, Matthäus, Schmeichel and Ginola all arrived with only 2 or 3 days to spare before the match; Ginola arrived during half time of their warm-up defeat to the Scotland Legends on Wednesday afternoon, and Diego Maradona only joined the squad on the day before the match.

Also, Craig Doyle and Brian McFadden went into the match carrying knocks, which led to management members Ruud Gullit and Gus Poyet coming on as substitutes on Wednesday and in the match itself.

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Other notable participants

The match was refereed by Pierluigi Collina, the Italian referee considered by many fans as the best referee of all time.

The match

|date = 27 May 2006 |time = 19:45 BST |team1 = England |score = 2–1 |report = Report |team2 = Rest of the World |goals1 = Ferdinand Wilkes |goals2 = Maradona |stadium = Old Trafford, Manchester |attendance = 71,960 |referee = Pierluigi Collina |penalties1 = |penaltyscore = |penalties2 =

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Terry Venables
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Soccer Aid 2008

| tourney_name = Soccer Aid | year = 2008 | yearr = | other_titles = | image = | size = 161px | alt = | caption = | city = | country = England | dates = 7 September | num_teams = | confederations = | venues = 1 | cities = | champion = England | champion_other = | count = 2 | second = | second_other = Rest of the World | matches = 1 | goals = 7 | attendance = 45000 | top_scorer = Alan Shearer (2 goals) Paolo Di Canio (2 goals) | prevseason = 2006 | nextseason = 2010

Soccer Aid 2008 was played on 7 September 2008. It was broadcast in the United Kingdom on ITV and presented by Ant & Dec. Before kick-off Jonathan Ansell sang the footballing anthem "Nessun Dorma", whilst the players were introduced to Sir Geoff Hurst.

The referee at the start of the match was Pierluigi Collina, who also refereed the previous match in 2006 and is regarded as the best referee of all time. However, after Collina was injured in the first half he was replaced by Scottish referee Hugh Dallas. The process of two professional referees overseeing one half of the match each has since been maintained in subsequent series.

England squad

The England squad was coached by Harry Redknapp, with Bryan Robson as his assistant manager.

Celebrities

Legends

Rest of the World squad

The Rest of the World squad was coached by Kenny Dalglish, with Ian Rush as player-assistant manager.

Celebrities

The match

| date = 7 September 2008 | event = | round = 19:30 BST | time = | team1 = England | score = 4–3 | aet = | report = https://bleacherreport.com/articles/55285-soccer-aid-2008-a-real-problem-for-football | team2 = Rest of the World | goals1 = Sheringham Shearer Wilkes | goals2 = Di Canio Marini | stadium = Wembley Stadium, London | attendance = 45,000 | referee = Pierluigi Collina (Hugh Dallas 45') | penalties1 = | penaltyscore = | penalties2 =

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Soccer Aid 2010

| tourney_name = Soccer Aid | year = 2010 | yearr = | other_titles = | image = Soccer Aid Celebration 2010.jpg | size = 150px | alt = | caption = | city = | country = England | dates = 6 June | num_teams = 2 | confederations = | venues = 1 | cities = | champion_other = Rest of the World | count = 1 | second = England | matches = 1 | goals = 4 | attendance = 65493 | top_scorer = Jamie Redknapp (1 goal) | player = | prevseason = 2008 | nextseason = 2012

Soccer Aid 2010 was played on 6 June 2010. It was broadcast in the United Kingdom on ITV and presented by Dermot O'Leary.

England squad

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Rest of the World squad

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The match

|date = 6 June 2010 |time = 19:45 BST |team1 = England |score = 2–2 |report = https://bleacherreport.com/articles/402698-woody-harrelson-wins-soccer-aid-for-the-rest-of-the-world |team2 = Rest of the World |goals1 = Redknapp Sheringham |goals2 = Calzaghe Hyypiä |stadium = Old Trafford, Manchester |attendance = 65,493 |referee = Pierluigi Collina (Mark Clattenburg 45') |penalties1 = Wilkes Little McGuinness Shephard Williams Lewis Murs Hatton Walsh Cooper Theakston |penaltyscore = 6–7 |penalties2 = Lara Byrne Filan Ramsay Jones Calzaghe Sheen Kielty Myers Baker Harrelson }}

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Harry Redknapp
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Kenny Dalglish
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Soccer Aid 2012

| tourney_name = Soccer Aid | year = 2012 | yearr = | other_titles = | image = | size = 150px | alt = | caption = | city = Manchester | country = England | dates = 27 May | num_teams = 2 | confederations = | venues = 1 | cities = | champion = England | count = 3 | second = | matches = 1 | goals = 4 | attendance = 67346 | top_scorer = | player = | prevseason = 2010 | nextseason = 2014

Soccer Aid 2012 was played on 27 May 2012, as something of a precursor to UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2012 Summer Olympics. It was broadcast in the United Kingdom on ITV and presented by Dermot O'Leary. Cat Deeley presented the backstage build up show before the main event.

England squad

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Rest of the World squad

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The match

|date = 27 May 2012 |time = 20:00 BST |team1 = England |score = 3–1 |report = Report |team2 = Rest of the World |goals1 = Sheringham Wilkes Phillips |goals2 = Pizzorno |stadium = Old Trafford, Manchester |attendance = 67,346 |referee = Mark Clattenburg (Howard Webb 45') |penalties1 = |penaltyscore = |penalties2 =

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Sam Allardyce
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Kenny Dalglish
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Soccer Aid 2014

| tourney_name = Soccer Aid | year = 2014 | yearr = | other_titles = | image = | size = 150px | alt = | caption = | city = Manchester | country = England | dates = 8 June | num_teams = 2 | confederations = | venues = 1 | cities = | champion_other = Rest of the World | count = 2 | second = England | matches = 1 | goals = 6 | attendance = 65574 | prevseason = 2012 | nextseason = 2016 The 2014 match was played at Old Trafford on 8 June 2014.

The main match was hosted by Dermot O'Leary with Kirsty Gallacher, and Cat Deeley presented the backstage build-up show before the main event. Caroline Flack presented from the BT Tower in London. Match commentators were Sam Matterface and Graham Taylor, and Sol Campbell was a studio guest.

By full-time, the total raised for UNICEF was £4,233,019.

England squad

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Rest of the World squad

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The match

|date = 8 June 2014 |time = 20:00 BST |team1 = England |score = 2–4 |report = Report |team2 = Rest of the World |goals1 = Redknapp Phillips |goals2 = Seedorf Byrne |stadium = Old Trafford, Manchester |attendance = 65,574 |referee = Phil Dowd (Anthony Taylor 45') |penalties1 = |penaltyscore = |penalties2 =

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Sam Allardyce
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José Mourinho
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Soccer Aid 2016

| tourney_name = Soccer Aid | year = 2016 | other_titles = | image = | size = 150px | alt = | caption = | city = Manchester | country = England | dates = 5 June 2016 | num_teams = 2 | confederations = | venues = 1 | champion = England | count = 4 | second_other = Rest of the World | cities = | prevseason = 2014 | nextseason = 2018 The 2016 match was played at Old Trafford on Sunday, 5 June. The main match was hosted by Dermot O'Leary and Kirsty Gallacher, with commentary from Clive Tyldesley and Chris Kamara.

England squad

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Rest of the World squad

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The match

|date = 5 June 2016 |time = 20:00 BST |team1 = England |score = 3–2 |report = Report |team2 = Rest of the World |goals1 = Wright Defoe |goals2 = Berbatov |stadium = Old Trafford, Manchester |attendance = |referee = Howard Webb (Jon Moss 46')

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Claudio Ranieri
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Soccer Aid 2018

The 2018 match was played at Old Trafford on Sunday 10 June. The main match was hosted by Dermot O'Leary and Kirsty Gallacher, with commentary from Clive Tyldesley and Robbie Savage.

| tourney_name = Soccer Aid | year = 2018 | yearr = | other_titles = | image = UNICEF UK Soccer Aid at No. 10.jpg | size = 250px | alt = | caption = | city = Manchester | country = England | dates = 10 June 2018 | num_teams = 2 | confederations = | venues = 1 | champion = England | count = 5 | second_other = Soccer Aid World XI | cities = | prevseason = 2016 | nextseason = 2019

England squad

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Soccer Aid World XI squad

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The match

|date = 10 June 2018 |time = 20:00 BST |team1 = England |score = 3–3 |report = https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a859174/soccer-aid-2018-score-teams-penalties-match-report-money-raised/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2780480-usain-bolt-named-man-of-match-as-england-beat-world-xi-at-soccer-aid-2018 |team2 = Soccer Aid World XI |goals1 = Bent Lynch Owen |goals2 = Keane Verón Seedorf |stadium = Old Trafford, Manchester |attendance = 71,965 |referee = Mark Clattenburg |penalties1 = Flintoff Wicks Wright McGuinness Mack Harrison |penaltyscore = 4–3 |penalties2 = Bolt Fongho Pietersen Byrne Cole Christensen }}

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Harry Redknapp
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Soccer Aid 2019

The 2019 match was played at Stamford Bridge. The main match was hosted by Dermot O'Leary and Kirsty Gallacher, with commentary from Clive Tyldesley and Graeme Le Saux. The game was opened by poet Hussain Manawer with his poem Game of Hearts. The 2019 edition was the first to feature female players. As in 2018, the referee was Mark Clattenburg.

At half-time British singer and actress Rita Ora performed new song "Ritual" with British DJ Jonas Blue and Dutch DJ Tiësto, the first time a musician has performed at Soccer Aid. American actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks kicked-off this year's Soccer Aid. Alan Sexton played in the England team as the first and only non-celebrity or legend player at Soccer Aid.

| tourney_name = Soccer Aid | year = 2019 | yearr = | other_titles = | image = | size = 150px | alt = | caption = | city = London | country = England | dates = 16 June 2019 | num_teams = 2 | confederations = | venues = 1 | champion_other = Soccer Aid World XI | count = 3 | second_other = England | cities = | prevseason = 2018 | nextseason = 2020

England squad

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Soccer Aid World XI squad

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The match

|date = 16 June 2019 |time = 19:30 BST |team1 = England |score = 2–2 |report = https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/soccer-aid-2019-celebrities-and-sporting-heroes-take-part-in-stamford-bridge-charity-match-a4168466.html |team2 = Soccer Aid World XI |goals1 = Lynch |goals2 = Bolt Cetinay |stadium = Stamford Bridge, London |attendance = 39,836 |referee = Mark Clattenburg (Tom Hanks blew the whistle to start the 1st half instead of Clattenburg) |penalties1 = Shephard Wicks Wright Mack |penaltyscore = 1–3 |penalties2 = Wingrove Locksmith Cetinay

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Harry Redknapp
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Soccer Aid 2020

The 2020 match was scheduled to be played at Old Trafford on 6 June 2020. With the outbreak of COVID-19, the match was postponed with a rescheduled date of 6 September 2020. This Soccer Aid 2020 match was played behind closed doors.

| tourney_name = Soccer Aid | year = 2020 | yearr = | other_titles = | image = | size = 150px | alt = | caption = | city = Manchester | country = England | dates = 6 September 2020 | num_teams = 2 | confederations = | venues = 1 | champion_other = Soccer Aid World XI | count = 4 | second_other = England | cities = | prevseason = 2019 | nextseason = 2021

England squad

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Soccer Aid World XI squad

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Note: Yaya Touré was dropped from the event after sending inappropriate messages in a squad WhatsApp group.

The match

|date = 6 September 2020 |time = 19:30 BST |team1 = England |score = 1–1 |report = https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/match-report-soccer-aid-for-unicef-england-v-soccer-aid-xi-6-september-2020 |team2 = Soccer Aid World XI |goals1 = Yung Filly |goals2 = Keane |stadium = Old Trafford, Manchester |attendance = 0 |referee = Mark Clattenburg |penalties1 = Murs Mark Wright Mack Bay
Chunkz |penaltyscore = 3–4 |penalties2 = Lynch Locksmith Pizzorno Kennedy Cetinay

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Soccer Aid 2021

The 2021 match was held at the City of Manchester Stadium on 4 September 2021. Lee Mack switched teams to the Rest of the World squad, due to his Irish heritage.

| tourney_name = Soccer Aid | year = 2021 | yearr = | other_titles = | image = | size = 150px | alt = | caption = | city = Manchester | country = England | dates = 4 September 2021 | num_teams = 2 | confederations = | venues = 1 | champion_other = Soccer Aid World XI | count = 5 | second_other = England | cities = | prevseason = 2020 | nextseason = 2022

England squad

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Soccer Aid World XI squad

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Other staff

The match

|date = 4 September 2021 |time = 19:30 BST |team1 = England |score = 0–3 |report = https://www.socceraid.org.uk/2021-match-report/ |team2 = Soccer Aid World XI |goals1 = |goals2 = Cetinay Mack |stadium = City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester |attendance = 51,674 |referee = Mark Clattenburg

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Sven-Göran Eriksson
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Soccer Aid 2022

The 2022 match was held at the London Stadium, home of West Ham United, on 12 June 2022.

| tourney_name = Soccer Aid | year = 2022 | other_titles = | image = | size = 150px | alt = | caption = | city = London | country = England | dates = 12 June 2022 | num_teams = 2 | confederations = | venues = 1 | champion_other = Soccer Aid World XI | count = 6 | second_other = England | cities = | prevseason = 2021 | nextseason = 2023

England squad

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Soccer Aid World XI squad

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The match

| date = 12 June 2022 | time = 19:30 BST | team1 = England | score = 2–2 | report = https://www.socceraid.org.uk/2022-match-report/ | team2 = Soccer Aid World XI | goals1 = Wright Grennan | goals2 = Beck Cetinay | stadium = London Stadium, London | attendance = 54,410 | referee = Mark Clattenburg | penalties1 = Grennan Howard Wright | penaltyscore = 1–4 | penalties2 = Beck Compston Cetinay Mack | event = | round = | score1 = | score2 =

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Soccer Aid 2023

The 2023 match was held at Old Trafford on 11 June 2023. Jill Scott became the first female to captain a team in any edition. Steven Bartlett withdrew from the game after a hamstring injury he picked up during practice.

| tourney_name = Soccer Aid | year = 2023 | other_titles = | image = | size = 150px | alt = | caption = | city = Manchester | country = England | dates = 11 June 2023 | num_teams = 2 | confederations = | venues = 1 | champion_other = Soccer Aid World XI | count = 7 | second_other = England | cities = | prevseason = 2022 | nextseason = 2024

England squad

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Soccer Aid World XI squad

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The match

| date = 11 June 2023 | time = 19:30 BST | team1 = England | score = 2–4 | report = https://www.socceraid.org.uk/2023-match-report/ | team2 = Soccer Aid World XI | goals1 = Butterfield Scholes | goals2 = Bolt Keane Cetinay | stadium = Old Trafford, Manchester | attendance = 74,000 | referee = Abigail Byrne | penalties1 = | penaltyscore = | penalties2 = | event = | round = | score1 = | score2 =

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Soccer Aid 2024

The 2024 match was held at Stamford Bridge on 9 June 2024. Steven Bartlett switched teams to the England squad. England lifted the trophy for the first time since 2018, after a 6–3 win against the World XI, breaking the previous highest scoring record from 2008 of seven. Ellen White also became the first female player to score in a Soccer Aid match.

| tourney_name = Soccer Aid | year = 2024 | other_titles = | image = | size = 150px | alt = | caption = | city = London | country = England | dates = 9 June 2024 | num_teams = 2 | confederations = | venues = 1 | champion_other = England | count = 6 | second_other = Soccer Aid World XI | cities = | prevseason = 2023 | nextseason = 2025

England squad

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Soccer Aid World XI squad

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The match

| date = 9 June 2024 | time = 19:30 BST | team1 = England | score = 6–3 | report = https://www.socceraid.org.uk/2024-match-report/ | team2 = Soccer Aid World XI | goals1 = Cole White Bartlett Defoe Walcott | goals2 = Hazard Del Piero Wingrove | stadium = Stamford Bridge, London | attendance = 40,000 | referee = Rebecca Welch | penalties1 = | penaltyscore = | penalties2 = | event = | round = | score1 = | score2 =

::data[format=table] | Frank Lampard Harry Redknapp Robbie Williams Vicky McClure David Seaman | |---| ::

|valign="top"| |valign="top" width="50%"| ::data[format=table] | Mauricio Pochettino Robbie Keane Jesus Perez Billy Wingrove Toni Jimenez | |---| ::

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Soccer Aid 2025

The 2025 match was held at Old Trafford on 15 June 2025. The World XI team won the match 5-4, with Big Zuu scoring the winner, with 6 minutes left. Carlos Tevez also scored 4 goals, as they came from 3-0 down.

| tourney_name = Soccer Aid | year = 2025 | other_titles = | image = | size = 150px | alt = | caption = | city = Manchester | country = Great Britain | dates = 15 June 2025 | num_teams = 2 | confederations = | venues = 1 | champion_other = | count = | second_other = | cities = | prevseason = 2024}}

England squad

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Soccer Aid World XI squad

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The match

| date = 15 June 2025 | time = 19:30 BST | team1 = England | score = 4–5 | report = | team2 = Soccer Aid World XI | goals1 =

::data[format=table] | Tyson Fury Harry Redknapp Robbie Williams Tom Hiddleston Vicky McClure David James | |---| ::

|valign="top"| |valign="top" width="50%"| ::data[format=table] | Peter Schmeichel Robbie Keane Martin Compston Emmett J. Scanlan | |---| ::

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Soccer Aid 2026

Statistics

As of the 2025 match.

Top scorers

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RankPlayerGoals
1Jermain Defoe6
2Kem Cetinay5
3Clarence Seedorf4
Robbie Keane
Carlos Tevez
4Teddy Sheringham3
Jonathan Wilkes
Jeremy Lynch
5Alan Shearer2
Paolo Di Canio
Steven Bartlett
Jamie Redknapp
Kevin Phillips
Dimitar Berbatov
Mark Wright
Usain Bolt
6Les Ferdinand1
Diego Maradona
Serge Pizzorno
Gilles Marini
Joe Calzaghe
Sami Hyypiä
Nicky Byrne
Darren Bent
Juan Verón
Michael Owen
Yung Filly
Lee Mack
Noah Beck
Tom Grennan
Asa Butterfield
Paul Scholes
Joe Cole
Eden Hazard
Alessandro Del Piero
Ellen White
Theo Walcott
Billy Wingrove
Billy Wingrove
Wayne Rooney
Toni Duggan
Big Zuu
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Most appearances

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RankPlayerAppearances
1Paddy McGuinness9
2David Seaman8
Robbie Keane
4Ben Shephard7
Jamie Redknapp
Lee Mack
Mo Farah
Nicky Byrne
Olly Murs
10Jamie Theakston6
Jonathan Wilkes
Mark Wright
Martin Compston
Patrick Kielty
Usain Bolt
16Damian Lewis5
David James
Gordon Ramsay
Jaap Stam
Jamie Carragher
Joe Cole
Kem Cetinay
Marvin Humes
Patrice Evra
Tom Grennan
26Alex Brooker4
Chunkz
Clarence Seedorf
Danny Jones
Edwin van der Sar
Gary Neville
Jermain Defoe
John Bishop
Robbie Williams
Roberto Carlos
Roman Kemp
Teddy Sheringham
38Billy Wingrove3
Chelcee Grimes
Darren Fletcher
David Harewood
Dermot Kennedy
Des Walker
Graeme Le Saux
Jack Wilshere
James McAvoy
Jeremy Lynch
Jill Scott
Joe Wicks
Kaylyn Kyle
Maisie Adam
Michael Essien
Michael Sheen
Mo Gilligan
Noah Beck
Serge Pizzorno
Steven Bartlett
5865 Players2
123171 Players1
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Notes

References

References

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  5. (8 June 2014). "Soccer Aid raises over £4 million as Jose Mourinho's all stars win out". ITV.
  6. (16 May 2014). "Twitter / socceraid: A statement from Matt Smith".
  7. Gemma Thompson. (8 June 2014). "Soccer Aid 2014: England 2 Rest of the World 4 - Official Manchester United Website". Manchester United Ltd..
  8. Soccer Aid. (6 June 2014). "NEWS: Teddy Sheringham withdraws from England @socceraid squad due to injury. His replacement will be Kevin Phillips".
  9. (10 June 2014). "Soccer Aid Champion". Fulham Football Club.
  10. Chris Slater. (8 June 2014). "Soccer Aid 2014: Celebs and football legends come together to raise £4m for charity - Manchester Evening News". Manchester Evening News.
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  12. (23 March 2016). "THIS SUMMER MARKS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOCCER AID – THE FOOTBALL MATCH WHERE THE STARS UNITE FOR UNICEF". Unicef.
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  16. (9 April 2019). "When is Soccer Aid 2019 and what are the teams this year?". Manchester Evening News.
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  19. [https://www.southendstandard.co.uk/news/17704909.superdad-alan-earns-a-spot-at-soccer-aid/ Superdad Alan earns a spot at Soccer Aid] Southend Standard. 13 June 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  20. "Soccer Aid at Old Trafford".
  21. Sansome, Jessica. (30 July 2020). "ITV confirms I'm A Celebrity will return - alongside loads of new shows".
  22. (5 September 2020). "Yaya Touré dropped from charity match over reported pornographic post". The Observer.
  23. [https://www.sportbible.com/football/news-yaya-toure-axed-from-soccer-aid-after-sending-inappropriate-message-20200905 Yaya Toure Removed From Soccer Aid Line-Up After Sending 'Inappropriate WhatsApp Message'] Sport Bible. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  24. (7 March 2023). "Soccer Aid 2023: Jill Scott to captain England against Usain Bolt's World XI". [[BBC Sport]].
  25. O'Hare, Mia. (11 June 2023). "Soccer Aid star forced to pull out of match just minutes before kick-off".
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