Soccer Aid 2025: What time is it today, team lineups and how to watch on TV
An England team will play a World XI as Soccer Aid returns this afternoon, marking the 14th edition of the celebrity charity match. Household names and football legends will take to the pitch once again to raise money for Unicef.
Founded in 2006 by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes, Soccer Aid has raised more than £100 million for good causes so far.
England have just one Soccer Aid win in six years but come in this year as reigning champions.
When is Soccer Aid?
The Soccer Aid is today (Sunday, June 15) and will kick off at 7:30pm for viewers in the UK.
Where is it taking place?
Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, plays host for the ninth time. The theatre of dreams held the first Soccer Aid in 2006 – and notably in 2020, when the contest was played behind closed doors due to the Covid pandemic. This time, more than 70,000 fans are expected to attend.
Where can I watch Soccer Aid on TV?
The match will be aired on ITV1 and STV in the UK and is also available to stream on ITVX.
England squad
Steven Bartlett
The entrepreneur and Dragon's Den investor supports Manchester United and has featured in numerous Soccer Aid contests before. He scored twice for England in their 6-3 win last year.
Alex Brooker
Channel 4 presenter has featured in Soccer Aid matches before. An Arsenal fan, Brooker has a touch that is to be admired.
Jermain Defoe
Former England and Tottenham striker with 162 Premier League goals to his name. The World XI defence will have their hands full managing the 42-year-old.
Toni Duggan
A former Lioness who plays in attack, she only retired from playing last year, aged 33 while at Everton. She will be a sharp threat on the wing.
Angry Ginge
YouTube personality and diehard Manchester United supporter. He played a strong game at centre-back in the Sidemen charity match in March.
Tom Grennan
Musician whose career started at Aston Villa's academy before being released. The Coventry City supporter has featured in Soccer Aid before, having scored a well-taken goal in 2022.
Bear Grylls
TV personality and survival expert who has admitted to having limited football skill. Getting through his first-ever Soccer Aid among professional footballers might be the biggest test of Grylls's survival skills yet.
Joe Hart
Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper will make his first appearance at Soccer Aid after retiring from professional football in 2024.
Steph Houghton
Recently retired England centre-back and captain, she makes her Soccer Aid debut this year.
Aaron Lennon
Former Tottenham and England midfielder will be making his first Soccer Aid appearance. He retired from professional football in 2022.
Dame Denise Lewis
Olympic gold medallist who specialised in the heptathlon. The 52-year-old Arsenal supporter will be looking to win another medal against the World XI.
Paddy McGuinness
A comedian and actor who has made numerous appearances at Soccer Aid, slowly regressing to the position of goalkeeper over the years. The Bolton Wanderers fan will be looking to keep his place despite the arrival of Joe Hart.
Sir Mo Farah
Olympic gold medallist in long-distance running – he will give the World XI a run for their money. Farah is also an Arsenal fan – he even dreamed of playing on the wing for the Gunners in his childhood.
Gary Neville
Former Manchester United and England right-back, now a football presenter on Sky Sports. Neville will play again at Soccer Aid after missing out last year.
Sam Quek
Former hockey player and TV presenter is back for a second year. Liverpool supporter Quek says one of her sporting heroes is Ian Rush.
Wayne Rooney
The former England and Manchester United forward will act as a player-manager as he takes to the pitch at Old Trafford once again.
Paul Scholes
Another former England and Manchester United midfielder who has featured in Soccer Aid before, scoring a screamer in 2023.
Jill Scott
Scott will be England's captain once again this year, the former Lioness will do her best to lead the hosts to two consecutive wins.
Sam Thompson
The 2024 champion of I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is a former cast member of Made in Chelsea who supports… Chelsea.
Louis Tomlinson
Former member of the band One Direction – he played for his childhood club Doncaster Rovers back in 2014 and at Soccer Aid.
Vicky McClure
An actress known for her role in Line of Duty, McClure passionately supports Notts County, who recently fell short in the League Two play-off semi-finals.
Managers
Wayne Rooney, Harry Redknapp and Tyson Fury will manage England. Expect the technical area to become crowded.
World XI squad
Tony Bellew
Former professional boxer, who supports Everton, is back for another edition of Soccer Aid.
Leonardo Bonucci
Former Italy footballer who played for AC Milan and Juventus. He will be looking to get another trophy against England having beaten them at Wembley in the European Championship final in 2021.
Tobi Brown
Member of YouTube group the Sidemen. Brown – or TBJZL as he is known online – is a Manchester United supporter making his debut appearance at Soccer Aid. His Sidemen counterpart Simon Minter made an appearance in 2024.
Martin Compton
Former professional footballer and actor, Compton is known for his role in Line of Duty. The lifelong Celtic supporter has featured in previous editions of Soccer Aid.
Richard Gadd
Actor and writer known for his part in creating the Netflix hit series Baby Reindeer. Gadd is an avid supporter of Dundee United. He is making his debut for the World XI.
Bryan Habana
Former rugby international is best known for guiding South Africa to 2007 World Cup glory. The Soccer Aid debutant grew up wanting to be a Manchester United player after being named after iconic captain Bryan Robson.
Dermot Kennedy
Irish singer-songwriter will provide the half-time performance at this year's Soccer Aid. Kennedy played in the 2020 game and was crowned man of the match.
Kaylyn Kyle
Kyle is Canadian Olympic football bronze medallist turned broadcaster and analyst for Apple TV for Major League Soccer. This will be her third appearance in a row.
Gorka Márquez
The Spaniard became a household name after appearing on Strictly Come Dancing as a professional. His actress-wife Gemma Atkinson is an ambassador for the English opposition.
Nadia Nadim
Afghanistan-born, Nadim took up football while in a refugee camp in Denmark and went on to have a stellar career including playing for Manchester City and representing Denmark. By playing in Soccer Aid she hopes to represent women who do not have a voice.
Livi Sheldon
Diamond, a star of hit TV gameshow Gladiators, is taking the pitch for World XI for the second year running. Sheldon was a midfielder for Worcester City before turning her focus to body building.
Edwin van der Sar
The World XI add a Champions League winner to their repertoire, the former Dutch goalkeeper is renowned for his speciality of 'making a stretch in a stretch' when flying in the air. It is the third time Van der Sar has participated in Soccer Aid, having played in 2012 and 2014.
Nemanja Vidic
The Serbian centre-back is best known for his time at Manchester United, where he won 15 trophies for the club. Vidic returns to Old Trafford but this time to play for the World XI.
Harry Kewell
Widely regarded as Australia's greatest international footballer, the former Liverpool forward will look to help the World XI reclaim the trophy.
Big Zuu
The multi-talented YouTuber, who supports Liverpool, is taking the field in support of Soccer Aid again following his appearance in 2021.
Noah Beck
The American actor shot to fame through his TikTok content and dances. His talents also include football and in 2019 he played in midfield for Portland Pilots men's soccer team.
Carlos Tevez
A dynamic forward in his prime, Tevez is a former Argentina international and Premier League player. He will link up with the World XI squad.
Billy Wingrove
One of the world's top football freestylers, the soccer skills coach and football choreographer is back to help the World XI take back the crown. Perhaps skills practice sessions led by Wingrove would not go amiss.
Robbie Keane
The former Republic of Ireland captain and current coach is an undisputed and regular soccer aid legend.
Manager: Peter Schmeichel MBE
The former Denmark goalkeeper and Manchester United legend will be in charge of the World XI, with his staff yet to be confirmed.
Match tickets
Tickets were available on the Soccer Aid website ranging from £10.50 for children to £94.50 for those after a padded-seat experience.
Head-to-head record
England wins: 6
World XI wins: 7
England beat World XI 6-3 at Stamford Bridge last year – but World XI had won five times in a row before that. If England win they will draw level on overall wins for the first time since 2021.
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