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Soccer Aid 2026 Line-up Announced Including Reigning I'm A Celebrity 'King of the Jungle' - Nottinghamshire Live
The 20th anniversary match at London Stadium features 33 confirmed players including nine debutants, with an expected crowd of 60,000 to support UNICEF’s global child welfare efforts.
- On March 3, organisers announced 33 players for Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026, scheduled for Sunday, May 31 at London Stadium, Stratford.
- Marking its 20th anniversary, Soccer Aid has raised more than £121 million to support UNICEF services like clean water, vaccinations, and education this year.
- Managers confirmed include Robbie Williams, UNICEF UK Ambassador and Soccer Aid co-founder , and Usain Bolt, Olympic sprinter , with former internationals Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe, Edwin van der Sar and debutant Owen Cooper, 16-year-old actor.
- Tickets are on sale now, with adult tickets from £20 and juniors from £10, and the game will be broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX at 6:30pm at the London Stadium.
- Organisers promise more participants in the coming weeks and an extended half-time show for the 20th anniversary, while last year's 5-4 World XI win and Jermain Defoe's five-goal tally add competitive intrigue.
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