The confirmed line-ups for this year`s Soccer Aid charity match have been revealed, promising an exciting event for a great cause.
In a unique first for the event, boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will step into the world of football management, co-leading the England team alongside Wayne Rooney. Manchester United and England legend Rooney is coming out of retirement specifically to play and manage in this special fixture supporting UNICEF.
Adding to the anticipation, Fury hasn`t ruled out the exciting possibility of substituting himself into the game to potentially form an attacking partnership with Rooney, Manchester United`s all-time record goalscorer.
Upon his announcement, Tyson Fury said: “ENGLAND MANAGER! Who would ever have thought it!? I have had some big fights in my career and the prospect of leading my England team to victory this June fills me with just as much excitement as any heavyweight fight!
“Everyone knows that I am a huge Manchester United fan too, so it’s even more special for me that the game is at Old Trafford this year – and I get to manage one of my heroes, Wayne Rooney! How can we lose!? The work UNICEF does all around the world is so special and so important. I really hope that you can come along and support us this summer.”
Old Trafford will host the game this year, following recent matches held at Stamford Bridge and the London Stadium.
England secured a 6-3 victory in the Soccer Aid 2024 edition, ending a six-year streak of defeats against the World XI team.
Who is playing at Soccer Aid 2025?
A mix of returning favourites, football icons, and new faces have been confirmed for the event:
England full team:
- Steven Bartlett (Entrepreneur)
- Alex Brooker (TV personality)
- Jermain Defoe (Former footballer)
- Toni Duggan (Former footballer)
- Angry Ginge (YouTuber)
- Tom Grennan (Musician)
- Bear Grylls (TV personality)
- Joe Hart (Former footballer)
- Steph Houghton (Former footballer)
- Aaron Lennon (Former footballer)
- Dame Denise Lewis (Olympic gold medallist)
- Paddy McGuinness (TV personality)
- Sir Mo Farah (Former Olympian)
- Gary Neville (Former footballer)
- Sam Quek (Former hockey player/TV personality)
- Wayne Rooney (Former footballer and manager)
- Paul Scholes (Former footballer)
- Jill Scott (Former footballer)
- Sam Thompson (King of the Jungle)
- Louis Tomlinson (Musician)
Coaching England:
- Wayne Rooney (Former footballer and manager)
- Tyson Fury (Boxer)
- Harry Redknapp (Former football manager)
- Vicky McClure (Actor)
- Goalkeeping coach: David James (Former footballer)
World XI full team:
- Tony Bellew (Former boxer)
- Leonardo Bonucci (Former footballer)
- Tobi Brown (YouTube star)
- Martin Compston (Actor)
- Richard Gadd (Actor)
- Bryan Habana (Former rugby star)
- Dermot Kennedy (Musician)
- Kaylyn Kyle (Former footballer)
- Gorka Marquez (Dancer)
- Nadia Nadim (Footballer)
- Livi Sheldon (Gladiators star)
- Edwin van der Sar (Former footballer)
- Nemanja Vidic (Former footballer)
- Harry Kewell (Former footballer)
- Big Zuu (YouTube star)
- Noah Beck (Actor)
- Carlos Tevez (Former footballer)
- Billy Wingrove (Football freestyler)
- Robbie Keane (Former footballer)
World XI manager:
- Peter Schmeichel
Hosts:
- Alex Scott
- Dermot O`Leary
Commentators:
- Sam Matterface
- Iain Sterling
Officials:
- Rebecca Welsh
- Natalie Aspinall
- Emily Carney
- Jane Simms
When is Soccer Aid 2025?
- The match takes place at Old Trafford on Sunday, June 15.
- Tickets will cost from £20 for adults and £10 for concessions.
- The match will be aired for FREE on ITV and streamed on ITVX.
- Coverage details from SunSport will be available closer to the event.
Oliver Croft