returns this month with the popular charity game set to raise even more money for UNICEF.
Since it was launched all the way back in 2006, Soccer Aid has raised over £75 million for UNICEF – including the £15 million from last year’s match at the Stadium.
As ever, the event will see England take on the World XI FC, with former professional footballers lining up alongside celebrities including , and .
Let’s take a look at the full list of players and celebrities who will be playing in Soccer Aid 2023.
When is Soccer Aid 2023?
This year’s Soccer Aid game will take place on Sunday, June 11 at 7.30pm.
The game will be broadcast on ITV and STV, with a live stream available on ITVX.
Where is the match being held?
will be the venue for Soccer Aid 2023 for the eighth time in the competition’s history.
This is the first time since 2020 that Old Trafford will host the game when it was played behind closed doors due to the pandemic.
How to get tickets for Soccer Aid 2023
Tickets remain on sale from the .
Prices start from £10 for children and from £20 for adults.
Who is playing in Soccer Aid 2023?
England legend and Euro 2022 winner will become the in the history of Soccer Aid.
Scott, who also , said: ‘The Euros, The Jungle and now Soccer Aid for UNICEF – it’s the holy trinity! I’ve won two of them, so just need Soccer Aid now to complete ‘The Treble’!
‘I think of all three, this might be the one I’m most nervous about, though – just look at the names involved! Buy a ticket, support this amazing cause and cheer us on!’
Scott will be joined on the team by former internationals such as , Gary Cahill, , and Karen Carney.
As for the celebrities, Liam Payne, , Paddy McGuinness, Tom Hiddleston and Bugzy Malone are amongst those joining up with the pros.
The England management team will consist of Emma Hayes, Harry Redknapp, Vicky McClure, Stormzy and David Seaman
Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt returns again to captain the World XI and the Jamaican will be joined by the likes of Lee Mack, Steven Bartlett and Kem Cetinay.
They will join former footballers such as Nani, Roberto Carlos, Ben Foster, Francesco Totti and Gabriel Batistuta.
The World XI will be managed by new Chelsea manager .
Confirmed England squad so far
Players
- Jill Scott
- David James
- Paddy McGuinness
- Danny Dyer
- Gary Neville
- Gary Cahill
- Nicky Butt
- Paul Scholes
- Jack Wilshere
- Jermain Defoe
- Eni Aluko
- Karen Carney
- Scarlette Douglas
- Alex Brooker
- Chunkz
- Tom Grennan
- Sir Mo Farah
- Bugzy Malone
- Joel Corry
- Liam Payne
- Chunkz
- Asa Butterfield
- Tom Hiddleston
Management team
- Emma Hayes
- Harry Redknapp
- Vicky McClure
- Stormzy
- David Seaman
Confirmed World XI squad so far
Players
- Usain Bolt
- Ben Foster
- Leon Edwards
- Patrice Evra
- Nani
- Maisie Adam
- Kaylyn Kyle
- Heather O’Reilly
- Mo Gilligan
- Lee Mack
- Steven Bartlett
- Kem Cetinay
- Noah Beck
- Roberto Carlos
- Gabriel Batistuta
- Tommy Fury
- Francesco Totti
- Niko
- Sam Claflin
- Hernan Crespo
Management team
- Mauricio Pochettino
- Robbie Kean
- Martin Compston
- Mel C
Who won last year?
The World XI emerged victorious in last year’s match to win the trophy for the fourth consecutive year.
The game finished 2-2, with Mark Wright and Tom Grennan getting on the scoresheet for England, and Noah Beck and Cetinay the goalscorers for the World XI.
In the shootout, Grennan and missed their penalties for England whilst the World XI scored all four of their attempts to lift the trophy once again.
Soccer Aid 2023 kicks off on ITVX and STV on Sunday, June 11 at 7.30pm.
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