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Soccer Aid 2025: Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Charity Match

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Jun 14, 2025 — 1 min read

This year's Soccer Aid will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester, with Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes' initiative raising funds for UNICEF UK. The event has collected a staggering £106m since its inception in 2006. The World XI holds a slight lead in the head-to-head record, having won seven matches to England's six. However, in the last encounter, Frank Lampard's England secured a hard-fought victory, ending a six-year drought. This year's match will be hosted by Dermot O'Leary and Alex Scott, with a star-studded lineup featuring Wayne Rooney, Tyson Fury, Louis Tomlinson, and more.

Key Takeaways:

The World XI currently holds a 7-6 lead in the head-to-head record against England in Soccer Aid.
England last won the match in 2024 under the management of Frank Lampard, ending a six-year drought.
The upcoming Soccer Aid 2025 will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday, June 15, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 pm.
UNICEF UK Ambassador Dermot O'Leary and former England star Alex Scott will host the live show.
Wayne Rooney will be joining forces with Tyson Fury as coaches for the England team.
The World XI squad features several notable former players, including Edwin van der Sar and Nemanja Vidic.
The match will be broadcast live on ITV1 and can be streamed online via ITVX and STV.
Tickets for Soccer Aid 2025 are still available, with prices ranging from £10 to £60 for adults and £10 to £50 for children.

Statistics:

£106m has been collected for UNICEF UK since Soccer Aid's inception in 2006.
The World XI maintains a 7-6 lead in the head-to-head record against England in Soccer Aid.
75,000 is the capacity of Old Trafford, the venue hosting Soccer Aid 2025.
10 different celebrities have been mentioned as part of the England lineup for Soccer Aid 2025.
7 iconic former players will be part of the World XI squad, including Edwin van der Sar and Nemanja Vidic.

Sources:

Mirror - "Soccer Aid 2025: venue, date, ticket details and team info".
Soccer Aid 2025 Website
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