Soccer Aid 2025: World XI storm to victory as eye-watering sum raised revealed Newspoint  |  16/06/2025 11:39:15

is set to return to our screens, pitting celebrities and former professional footballers against each other in the England and the World XI match all in the name of charity. The event, which was established by in 2006 and presented Jonathan Wilkes, has quickly become an annual favourite by fans up and down the country.

The fun-filled charity match raises funds for UNICEF UK, with a staggering £106million collected so far. The World XI - previously known as the Rest of the World - currently holds the head-to-head record. The team have triumphed over England seven times to six, but during last year's match the Three Lions savoured victory for the first time in six years under ex-England and Premier League star Frank Lampard at a sold-out Stamford Bridge.

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