The stars of stage, screen, and sport will once again be ditching their day jobs to become footballers for one game - and one game only. That can only mean Soccer Aid is back for another year.
The England and World XI FC teams are set to go head-to-head once more and the competition is hotter than ever. That's because both teams are now level in the overall winner's stakes and whoever wins this year will therefore take the lead.
There's a change in venue this year as the 2022 charity match will be hosted at the London Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford. Off-pitch, UNICEF UK Ambassador Dermot O’Leary returns as presenter, joined by Maya Jama providing her thoughts as a pundit. To bring you the action up-close, Alex Scott will be returning as pitch-side reporter.
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And as ever, Soccer Aid will be raising vital funds 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.
Robbie Williams, who co-created the fundraising effort alongside entertainer Jonathan Wilkes in 2006, is set to return to the event, but remains off the pitch. He is expected to perform his famous hit 'Angels' as part of a half-time show at the big charity match.
Here's a look at the teams ahead of the match will kick-off at 7:30pm on Sunday, June 12, but can be seen on ITV from 6.30pm.
World XI FC
The World XI team will be managed by Arsene Wenger and Robbie Keane. Usain Bolt makes his return as captain of the Soccer Aid World XI.
He will 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
England
The England team will be managed by Harry Redknapp, David Seaman, and Emma Hayes while Line of Duty star Vicky McClure will also act as a coach. 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
