Soccer Aid line-up 2024: Confirmed England XI and World XI celebrities and former players
Your complete guide to the celebrities and former players in the Soccer Aid line-ups for 2024.
It's only once a year that you're likely to see footballing superstars, Olympic legends, stand-up comedians and reality TV stars battling it out on one of the country's most iconic football pitches.
That's right, Soccer Aid 2024 is here, and once again the England and World XI teams will be populated by a hugely eclectic mix of stars aiming to show off their footballing skills in the name of charity.
This time around, Stamford Bridge is playing host to the showpiece match – so it's fitting that one of Chelsea's finest players of recent times, Eden Hazard, will be making his Soccer Aid debut.
Meanwhile, other new and returning legends of the game include Roberto Carlos, Alessandro Del Piero, Joe Cole, Theo Walcott and Jill Scott – the latter of whom captains the England squad this time around.
As for celebs, England cricket icon Stuart Broad, Gladiators' Diamond, King of the Jungle Sam Thompson, Strictly star Bobby Brazier and The Crown favourite Erin Doherty are among those to make their first ever appearances.
England are aiming to break a five-match losing streak to the World XI, with the all-time record now tilted 7-5 in favour of the latter.
Old favourites Paddy McGuinness and Sir Mo Farah return to add a familiar feel to the England camp under Jill Scott's leadership, while Usain Bolt is back to captain the World XI – but who else will join them?
RadioTimes.com brings you all the details you need to know about which celebrities and legends will take part in the line-ups at Soccer Aid 2024.
Who is playing in Soccer Aid 2024?
The Soccer Aid 2024 line-ups were confirmed well in advance of the big game.
ITV have continued to add superstars to the ranks of both the England XI and World XI, including boxer Tony Bellew.
Check out the Soccer Aid line-ups, coaches and managers as well as presenters and commentators.
England Soccer Aid team line-up
- Captain: Jill Scott (Former footballer)
- Steven Bartlett (Entrepreneur)
- Bobby Brazier (Actor and Strictly star)
- Stuart Broad (Former cricketer)
- Alex Brooker (TV personality)
- Gary Cahill (Former footballer)
- Karen Carney (Former footballer)
- Joe Cole (Former footballer)
- Jermain Defoe (Former footballer)
- Erin Doherty (Actor)
- Danny Dyer (Actor)
- Sir Mo Farah (Olympic gold medalist)
- Tom Grennan (Musician)
- Eddie Hearn (Boxing promoter)
- David James (Former footballer)
- Paddy McGuinness (TV personality)
- Miniminter (YouTuber)
- Samantha Quek (Former hockey player/TV personality)
- Sam Thompson (King of the Jungle)
- Theo Walcott (Former footballer)
- Ellen White (Former footballer)
- Jack Wilshere (Former footballer)
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England Soccer Aid manager and coaches
- Frank Lampard (Former footballer and manager)
- Harry Redknapp (Former football manager)
- David Seaman (Former footballer)
- Vicky McClure (Actor)
- Robbie Williams (Musician)
- Skills coach: Billy Wingrove (Freestyle footballer)
World XI Soccer Aid team line-up
- Captain: Usain Bolt (Fastest man of all time)
- Maisie Adam (Comedian)
- Theo Baker (YouTuber)
- Tony Bellew (Former boxer)
- Roberto Carlos (Former footballer)
- Petr Cech (Former footballer)
- Martin Compston (Actor)
- Alessandro Del Piero (Former footballer)
- Diamond (Gladiator)
- Michael Essien (Former footballer)
- Patrice Evra (Former footballer)
- Tommy Fury (Boxer)
- Eden Hazard (Former footballer)
- Roman Kemp (Radio host)
- Kaylyn Kyle (Former footballer)
- Lee Mack (Comedian)
- Jason Manford (Comedian)
- John Obi Mikel (Former footballer)
- Emmett J Scanlan (Actor)
World XI Soccer Aid manager and coaches
- Mauricio Pochettino (Former Chelsea manager)
- Jesus Perez (Former Chelsea assistant manager)
- Skills coach: Billy Wingrove (Freestyle footballer)
Soccer Aid 2024 commentators
Sam Matterface, the regular voice of England games on ITV, will lead commentary in 2024.
Iain Stirling, better known as the voiceover star of Love Island, will also join the commentary team on co-comms.
Soccer Aid 2024 presenters
Dermot O’Leary is back again to host the show. He has held the role since 2010.
He will be joined by former England star Alex Scott on the sidelines as they guide viewers through all the entertainment around the game.
O'Leary and Scott will be joined by a number of special guests, experts and familiar faces throughout the evening.
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