SOCCER AID returns TONIGHT for 2026, and there are some huge former footballers playing in the iconic charity match.
The match is all about entertainment, with retired professionals playing alongside some of the biggest names in showbiz.
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Jermain Defoe became the joint top goalscorer in Soccer Aid history last year with five Credit: AFP
Wayne Rooney will make his third appearance in the charity match this year Credit: Getty
Last year, former Manchester United and Manchester City star Carlos Tevez scored FOUR as the World XI won 5-4 at Old Trafford.
Former City goalkeeper Joe Hart will return for this year’s match, but will face some competition between the sticks from former England rugby player and Soccer Aid debutant Joe Marler.
Also making his debut for the World XI is Jordi Alba – the left-back made almost 500 appearances for Barcelona, winning six La Liga titles as well as the Champions League.
JattvibeSport has all the details on which former players will take part at the London Stadium.
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Soccer Aid 2026 – all the info
Soccer Aid will take place at the London Stadium TONIGHT – and there’s a star-studded line-up for the 20th anniversary.
Wayne Rooney heads the England line-up filled with former internationals and high-profile celebrities.
The Three Lions are out for revenge after World XI secured the bragging rights with a 5-4 win at Old Trafford last year.
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Which former professional footballers are playing in Soccer Aid 2026?
There are some huge names from both English and world football playing in this year’s match.
Managers and coaches
Harry Redknapp (England)
David Seaman (England)
Clarence Seedorf (World XI)
England
Wayne Rooney – former Manchester United and England striker.
Jermain Defoe – former Tottenham and England striker.
Jill Scott – former Manchester City and England player.
Jade Moore – former Man United and England midfielder.
Joleon Lescott – former Man City and England defender.
Jack Wilshere – former Arsenal and England midfielder.
Theo Walcott – former Arsenal and England winger.
Shaun Wright-Phillips – former Man City and England forward.
Steph Houghton – former Manchester City, Arsenal and England player.
Toni Duggan – former Manchester City and England player.
Joe Hart – former Manchester City and England goalkeeper.
World XI
Jordi Alba – former Barcelona and Spain defender.
Leonardo Bonucci – former Juventus and Italy defender.
Tim Cahill – former Everton and Australian midfielder.
Ali Krieger – two-time World Cup champion with United States’ women.
Edwin van der Sar – former Manchester United and Netherlands goalkeeper.
Jen Beattie – former Arsenal and Scotland player.
Nemanja Matic – former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder.
Michael Essien – former Chelsea and Ghana midfielder.
Lukas Podolski – former Arsenal and Germany forward.
Dimitar Berbatov – former Man Utd and Bulgarian striker.
When is Soccer Aid 2026?
Soccer Aid takes place TONIGHT, Jattvibeday, May 31.
Kick-off is at 6.30pm BST.
West Ham’s London Stadium will host the action.
