Soccer Aid is back with England battling the World XI for bragging rights in the name of charity with funds raised for Unicef.Last year’s spectacular at Old Trafford raised over £15m for Unicef to help children around the world.Going strong since its inception in 2006, this year’s game is set to become the 15th edition with more than £120m raised in that time.The World XI claimed the win last year at Old Trafford, mostly thanks to Carlos Tevez and the former Man United and Man City star’s four goals, taking the overall score across the series to 8-6 in the World XI’s favour.And ahead of the serious football at the 2026 World Cup, fans will get to enjoy some legendary footballers rolling back the years, plus other celebrities ready to seize a famous moment on the pitch at West Ham’s London Stadium.When and where is Soccer Aid 2026? Soccer Aid is on Sunday, May 31, with kick-off scheduled for 6:30pm BST at West Ham’s London Stadium.How can I watch Soccer Aid 2026? Soccer Aid will be shown on ITV 1, and coverage begins at 5pm BST, fans can also live stream it for free on ITVX. While Independent Sport will bring you a live blog, including all the action, updates and analysis.(Daniel Hambury/UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures)Who’s playing at Soccer Aid 2026? Managers Robbie Williams (England)Harry Redknapp (England)David Seaman (England)Players Wayne Rooney – Former Manchester United and England playerJermain Defoe – Former Tottenham and England playerJill Scott – Former Manchester City and England playerJack Wilshere – Former Arsenal and England playerShaun Wright-Phillips – Former Manchester City and England playerTom Hiddleston – ActorPaddy McGuinness – Comedian and presenterOwen Cooper – ActorDanny Dyer – Actor and TV personalityDamson Idris – ActorTheo Walcott – Former Arsenal and England playerAngry Ginge – YouTuberChloe Burrows – Former Love Island star and radio hostJack Whitehall – ComedianJordan North – Radio presenter and podcasterSam Thompson – Reality TV star and podcasterOlly Murs – SingerSteph Houghton – Former Manchester City, Arsenal and England playerToni Duggan – Former Manchester City and England playerJoe Marler – Former England rugby playerJoe Hart – Former Manchester City and England goalkeeperGK Barry – Influencer and podcasterAlex Brooker – ComedianArgentine former footballer Carlos Tevez celebrates after scoring his and the World XI's fourth goal in 2025 (AFP/Getty)World XIManagersUsain Bolt (World XI)Clarence Seedorf (World XI)Players Jordi Alba – Former Barcelona and Spain playerLeonardo Bonucci – Former Juventus and Italy playerLukas Podolski – Former Arsenal and Germany playerMichael Essien – Former Chelsea and Ghana playerDimitar Berbatov – Former Manchester United and Bulgarian playerNemanja Matic – Former Manchester United and Serbia playerAli Krieger – Two-time World Cup winner with United States’ WomenBehzinga – YouTuber and member of the SidemenDermot Kennedy – SingerEdwin van der Sar – Former Manchester United and Netherlands playerMaisie Adam – ComedianJen Beattie – Former Arsenal and Scotland playerNicky Byrne – Singer (Westlife)Nitro – Former Team GB sprinter and Gladiators starChris O’Dowd – Actor and comedianSimon Neil – Singer (Biffy Clyro)Richard Gadd – Actor and comedianNikolaj Coster Waldau – ActorHarry Aikines-Aryeetey – Former Commonwealth athlete and Gladiators starMolly McCann – Former UFC fighterTBJZL – YouTuber and member of the Sidemen.Frankie Dettori – Former champion horse racing jockey