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Soccer Aid 20th Anniversary Match Set for Tonight at London Stadium

The celebrity and ex‑player fundraiser aims to drive new donations for UNICEF projects including help for children affected by the war in Ukraine.

Overview

  • The charity match will kick off at 6:30pm BST on Sunday, May 31, with live coverage and build‑up on ITV1 and ITVX and tickets still available to the public.
  • England will be coached by Robbie Williams with Wayne Rooney among the players while Usain Bolt manages the World XI featuring former pros such as Jordi Alba and Leonardo Bonucci.
  • Organisers have planned a special extended half‑time show that will feature Robbie Williams to mark the 20th anniversary and to boost visibility and giving.
  • Final training sessions and media events in the days before the game saw wide celebrity participation and fundraising stunts, including Olly Murs’s multi‑day endurance challenge to raise money for UNICEF.
  • Soccer Aid was founded in 2006 by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes and has raised more than £121 million for UNICEF to fund projects that keep children healthy, in school and safe.