Overview
- The charity exhibition between Team England and a Soccer Aid World XI kicks off at 6:30pm BST on Sunday, May 31, with UK coverage beginning on ITV1 and ITVX from 5:00pm BST and the broadcast scheduled to run until 9:00pm.
- England’s announced squad mixes former pros and celebrities and lists Robbie Williams as manager with Harry Redknapp, David Seaman and Bradley Walsh on the coaching team; confirmed players include Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe, Jack Wilshere and Tom Hiddleston.
- The World XI roster pairs international stars with public figures and names Usain Bolt as manager with Clarence Seedorf and Judi Love among his staff; players include Jordi Alba, Leonardo Bonucci, Lukas Podolski and Michael Essien.
- Robbie Williams is set to perform at half‑time and the match is hosted by Alex Scott and Dermot O’Leary, with organisers stressing that ticket sales and broadcast donations will support UNICEF’s programmes for children.
- Soccer Aid was created by Robbie Williams in 2006 and has grown into an annual televised fundraiser that uses celebrity lineups, live entertainment and multi‑platform streaming — including ITV’s YouTube feed and regional partners such as STV — to widen reach and boost donations.