Overview
- The charity match is set for Sunday, May 31, at London Stadium with live coverage on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player, and tickets from about £20 for adults and £10 for juniors.
- Robbie Williams will manage England and Usain Bolt will lead the World XI, with former England captain Wayne Rooney returning to play.
- Nine first-timers have been announced, including ex-pros Jordi Alba, Jen Beattie and Ali Krieger alongside celebrities GK Barry, Owen Cooper, Damson Idris, Joe Marler, Nitro and Jordan North.
- Sixteen-year-old actor Owen Cooper becomes the event’s youngest-ever participant, while Paddy McGuinness is set for a record 10th appearance.
- Anniversary touches include an extended half-time show to be announced, England wearing a ’66-inspired kit and use of the adidas Trionda ball outside the 2026 World Cup.