"Soccer Aid, the world's biggest charity football match, has been held annually since 2018 and continues to raise millions for UNICEF. The match will see England, managed by Robbie Williams, face the World XI team, managed by Usain Bolt. Last year, the latter secured a 5-4 win."
"Scott will be returning to Team England. The 39-year-old former professional footballer is a star player for her football prowess. Last year she was the team's captain, but it's yet to be announced if she'll retain the captaincy this year. Scott will be joined by ex-Lionesses Toni Duggan and Steph Houghton after they made their debut last year."
"Additionally, popular podcaster Barry, whose real name is Grace Keeling, will make her first appearance on the pitch. The 26-year-old influencer is best known for her podcast, Saving Grace, and entertaining TikToks. Barry is no stranger to football; she's dating Ella Rutherford. Rutherford currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Portsmouth."
Soccer Aid 2026, the world's biggest charity football match, will feature several LGBTQ+ athletes. England, managed by Robbie Williams, will face the World XI, managed by Usain Bolt. Jill Scott, a 39-year-old former professional footballer who captained England last year, returns to Team England alongside ex-Lionesses Toni Duggan and Steph Houghton. GK Barry, a 26-year-old podcaster and influencer, makes her first appearance. The team also includes goalkeepers Joe Hart and Joe Marler, presenter Paddy McGuinness, and celebrities like Olly Murs. For Team World XI, girlfriends Ali Krieger and Jen Beattie will compete. The match continues Soccer Aid's tradition of raising millions for UNICEF.
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