Latest News About Live: Soccer Aid Charity Match Kicks Off in UK

Updated 2026-05-23 12:00

The annual Soccer Aid for UNICEF charity match is taking place in the UK, featuring a lineup of England versus a World XI team. The event combines professional footballers, celebrities, and special guest appearances, with captains and managers announced through official channels. Proceeds from the match support UNICEF programs worldwide.

Tickets and broadcast arrangements are managed through official outlets, with ITV and STV typically providing live coverage. Fans can follow the match through these broadcasts and updates shared on Soccer Aid’s official site and press releases. Announcements often include details of team lineups, notable participants, and special halftime segments.

Soccer Aid has a history of raising substantial funds for UNICEF, with post-match tallies frequently exceeding tens of millions of pounds. Donations and sponsorship contributions are highlighted in follow-up reports, demonstrating the event’s ongoing impact on global children’s programs.

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Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026 sees England taking on the Soccer Aid World XI FC in the world’s biggest celebrity football match.

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SOCCER AID FOR UNICEF RAISES OVER £15 MILLION ...

Philip Goodwin, UNICEF UK Chief Executive said: “We’re so thrilled that our UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, David Beckham, has been awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours"MANCHESTER, SUNDAY 15 JUNE – Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2025, broadcast live and exclusively on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player this evening from Old Trafford, Manchester, has raised £15,280,163 for UNICEF’s vital work helping children grow up safe, healthy and able to play.

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SOCCER AID FOR UNICEF 2025 LAUNCH | Press Centre

In a world first, Tyson Fury will co-manage England at Soccer Aid for UNICEF alongside Wayne Rooney who is out of retirement to play and manage alongside the former heavyweight champion of the world. In a mouthwatering prospect, Fury has refused to rule out substituting himself on during the match to form a stunning attacking line-up with Manchester United’s all-time record goal-scorer Rooney.

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News - Soccer Aid

Your one-stop hub for all the latest Soccer Aid for UNICEF announcements - from player reveals to competitions and breaking updates.

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About Soccer Aid for UNICEF

Soccer Aid for UNICEF is the world’s biggest celebrity charity football match, raising funds to help protect play for every child.

www.socceraid.org.uk