About Soccer Aid for UNICEF
Soccer Aid for UNICEF is the world’s biggest celebrity charity football match, raising funds to help protect play for every child.
www.socceraid.org.ukHere’s the latest on Soccer Aid for UNICEF based on recent official updates:
- The 2025 Soccer Aid for UNICEF event raised over £15 million for UNICEF, with World XI defeating England 5-4 at Old Trafford. This was a sell-out broadcast on ITV1/ITVX and related regional outlets.[1]
- The 2025 event was promoted as a star-studded match at Old Trafford on June 15, with Robbie Williams and UNICEF UK highlighting the cumulative impact of Soccer Aid since 2006 (over £106 million raised to date) and the campaign’s continued focus on child nutrition and other health initiatives.[2]
- The official ITV press materials for 2025 indicated Tyson Fury would co-manage England alongside Wayne Rooney, and noted the broad roster of participant stars and the event’s goal of raising funds for UNICEF’s programs.[2]
- For background, Soccer Aid is described by UNICEF and the organizing bodies as the world’s biggest celebrity football match, with long-running annual broadcasts and a history of fundraising for children’s causes (including the Child Nutrition Fund).[4][6]
- If you’re looking for current campaign goals or ways to donate for 2026 and beyond, the official Soccer Aid and UNICEF UK pages remain the best sources for up-to-date details on lineups, tickets, and how funds are allocated.[7][4]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent press releases and a quick summary of the 2026 edition (including dates, venue, and fundraising targets) and provide citations.