England and World XI FC are set to go head-to-head once more as Soccer Aid returns. And the competition is well and truly on the two teams are now level and whoever wins this year will take the lead in the overall stakes.
The charity football match will once again see former footballers, singers, actors, and more are set to take to the pitch as England try and claw back a win from the World XI FC side. Former One Direction star will make his Soccer Aid debut and captain the England side while Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett will make his first appearance for World XI FC.
Soccer Aid will again be raising money for UNICEF to help with its mission of providing vaccines, tackling malnutrition and protecting children in times of crisis, such as the conflict in Ukraine.
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Since its creation in 2006, by singer Robbie Williams and entertainer Jonathan Wilkes, Soccer Aid has raised more than £60 million for Unicef, which helps to provide aid to children worldwide. The former Take That star is set to return to the event, but remain off the pitch. He is expected to perform his famous hit 'Angels' as part of a half-time show at the big charity match.
Unlike last year, this year's fixture won't be played in Manchester but instead be hosted at the London Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford. The iconic stadium previously hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics and now serves as a track-and-field to the general public and is also most known for being the home of West Ham United.
What time does it kick off and where can I watch it?
The Soccer Aid 2022 match will kick-off at 7:30pm though the show starts a little earlier with plenty of build-up to the big match. Those who can't get to the match can watch it on ITV on Sunday, June 12, from 6.30pm.
Who is in the World XI FC team?
Usain Bolt makes his return as captain of the Soccer Aid World XI team. He'll be joined by:
- Dragon’s Den star Steven Bartlett
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Comedian Munya Chawawa
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Line of Duty's Martin Compston
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Comedian and presenter Mo Gilligan
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TikTok star Noah Beck
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Comedian Lee Mack
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Singer-songwriter and footballer Chelcee Grimes
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Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra
- Former American professional soccer player Carli Lloyd
- Former Love Island star Kem Cetinay
- Actor Mark Strong
- Brazilian former footballer Cafu
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British strongman competitor Tom Stoltman
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Czech former professional footballer Petr Cech
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Ukrainian football manager and former footballer Andriy Shevchenko
The World XI team will be managed by Arsene Wenger and Robbie Keane.
Who is in the England team?
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne will make his debut and will act as captain of the England team. He will be joined by:
- Comedian and The Last Leg host Alex Brooker
- Heart Radio's Mark Wright
- Actor Lucien Laviscount
- Singer Tom Grennan
- YouTuber and presenter Chunkz
- Actor Damian Lewis
- Olympic champ Sir Mo Farah
- Rapper Aitch
- Former Manchester footballer United Gary Neville
- Former Liverpool footballer Jamie Carragher
- Former England star Fara Williams
- Former West Ham United footballer Joe Cole
- Actor David Harewood
- Former Manchester United star Teddy Sheringham
- Former Manchester City goalkeeper David James
- Former West Ham United star Mark Noble
- Former England and Chelsea footballer Anita Asante
The England team will be managed by Harry Redknapp, David Seaman, and Emma Hayes while Line of Duty star will also act as a coach.
