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- Soccer Aid 2026 kick-off: Sun, May 31, 1.30pm ET / 6.30pm BST
Man Utd enforcer Jaap Stam committing the cardinal sin of playing to win and scaring the living daylights out of everybody within a 10-yard radius. TV nice guy Ben Shephard laying out Edgar Davids and Dimitar Berbatov to receive the only red card in Soccer Aid history. Zinedine Zidane, cool as a cucumber, slipping the ball between the legs of a charging Damian Lewis.
While there's something inherently sad in the way that Olly Murs (42) and Robbie Williams (52) clearly use Soccer Aid as a vehicle for their unremitting hopes of breaking into Thomas Tuchel's squad as first-reserves, the annual charity match – which raises money for UNICEF: donate here – is a reliable generator of brilliantly surreal moments.
Berbatov and Clarence Seedorf will be in action at West Ham's London Stadium on Sunday, which does nobody any favours. Next to two of the silkiest players of any generation, even Wayne Rooney and Michael Essien look like chugging workhorses.
Their presence also grants an unmissable opportunity to see Tom Hiddleston shorn of the impossible elegance that defines so many of his characters. Joe Marler in goal should be good value, as should former UFC fighter Molly McCann, better-known as "Meatball Molly", who looks like she has a bit of Stam in her.
And we have high expectations of Owen Cooper, the 16-year-old breakout star of Adolescence, who probably gets more practice in than most professional footballers.
World Cup 2026 nerds may also be interested to hear that Soccer Aid will use the Adidas Trionda ball, which will no doubt trigger hundreds of complaints over the summer.
Here’s where to watch Soccer Aid 2026 live streams for free from anywhere.
Can you watch Soccer Aid 2026 for free?
Yes. Soccer Aid 2026 is being live streamed for free in most countries around the world.
🇬🇧 UK: YouTube & ITVX
Worldwide: YouTube
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Use a VPN to watch Soccer Aid 2026 live streams
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How to watch Soccer Aid 2026 in the UK
In the UK, Soccer Aid coverage is being provided by free-to-air ITV1, with live streaming available via the ITVX streaming service.
Alternatively, you can tune in via the ITV YouTube channel.
Traveling away from the UK? Use a VPN to watch ITVX from abroad while you're away from home.
How to watch Soccer Aid 2026 in the US, Canada, Australia and the rest of the world
The ITV YouTube channel is live streaming Soccer Aid 2026 everywhere the video streaming service operates. Coverage typically begins at around 3am ET / 8am GMT / 7pm AEDT.
If, for any reason, you can't get YouTube working, use a VPN to tap into that free Soccer Aid stream.
Soccer Aid 2026 – Need to Know
What are the Soccer Aid 2026 teams?
England:
Paddy McGuinness
Joe Hart
Wayne Rooney
Shaun Wright-Phillips
Theo Walcott
Alex Brooker
Jill Scott
Owen Cooper
Jermain Defoe
GK Barry
Tom Hiddleston
Damson Idris
Sam Thompson
Tom Grennan
Jordan North
Angry Ginge
Steph Houghton
Toni Duggan
Joe Marler
Olly Murs
Manager: Robbie Williams
World:
Edwin van der Sar
Lukas Podolski
Chris O'Dowd
Jordi Alba
Ali Krieger
Jen Beattie
Leonardo Bonucci
Simon Neil
Richard Gadd
Maisie Adam
Nikolaj Coster Waldau
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
Big Zuu
Manager: Usain Bolt
Can I watch Soccer Aid free of charge?
Yes! As outlined above, free coverage is available on ITVX in the UK, and on YouTube pretty much everywhere else.
Viewers away from home can use a VPN to watch the free coverage from abroad.
Can I watch Soccer Aid 2026 on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with all things Soccer Aid on the official UNICEF social media channels on YouTube (@unicef), Instagram (@unicef) and Facebook (@unicef).
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