Soccer Aid 2024 LIVE RESULT: England THRASH World XI to end their six-year wait for charity match win – latest reaction
SOCCER AID has concluded for another year - and what a thriller it was at Stamford Bridge.
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole put the Three Lions in front early on before Eden Hazard's stunning free-kick made it 1-1.
Alessandro Del Piero gave World XI the lead for the first time in the game after great work from Usain Bolt in the build-up.
Ellen White got the equaliser for England to make it 2-2 after superb feet from Cole in the build-up.
Minutes after the restart, Steven Bartlett's excellent finish put the Three Lions back in front before Jermaine Defoe doubled his side's lead for 4-2.
In the build-up to the Three Lions' fourth goal, Bolt suffered a nasty injury that required a stretcher.
Billy Wingrove converted a penalty for World XI to make it 5-3, but Theo Walcott's late lob secured England their first Soccer Aid win since 2018.
- Match result: England 6-3 World XI
- England XI: James, Dyer, Cahill, Broad, Quek, Grennan, Wilshere, Scott, Thompson, Cole, White
- World XI: Cech, Compston, Kemp, Evra, Scanlan, Essien, Hamraoui, Mack, Del Piero, Hazard, Bolt
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That's it from our coverage of Soccer Aid 2024, which saw England thrash the World XI to end their six-year wait for a win in the charity match.
From footy legends to influencer icons, the teams were packed with some of the most famous faces from across the globe.
If you are looking for more live football coverage, why not check out our Euro 2024 blog here?
Soccer Aid winners through the years
England’s triumph at Stamford Bridge last night saw them take their tally to six Soccer Aid wins.
They are still one behind World XI, who have seven triumphs to their name.
Below are all of the results since the first encounter in 2006:
- 2006: England 2-1 Rest of the World
- 2008: England 4-3 Rest of the World
- 2010: England 2-2 Rest of the World 2-2 (6-7 on penalties)
- 2012: England 3-1 Rest of the World
- 2014: England 2-4 Rest of the World
- 2016: England 3-2 Rest of the World
- 2018: England 3-3 World XI (4-3 on penalties)
- 2019: England 2-2 World XI (1-3 on penalties)
- 2020 England 1-1 World XI (3-4 on penalties)
- 2021: England 0-3 World XI
- 2022: England 2-2 World XI (1-4 on penalties)
- 2023: England 2-4 World XI
- 2024: England 6-3 World XI
Who does Soccer Aid raise money for?
Soccer Aid money goes to Unicef.
You can donate over the phone or by visiting the .
Unicef's aim is to protect children across the world.
KSI calls for less pros in Soccer Aid
YouTube star KSI has called for former pros to be removed from Soccer Aid.
Taking to X, he wrote: "I’m very glad Soccer Aid raised a lot of money today.
"Always brings a smile to my face every year. However as football match, that was an awful and boring watch.
"It was literally ex pros just passing amongst themselves, dribbling past people and shooting from anywhere constantly lol.
"Would much rather it just be influencers and entertainers play. Would make the game a lot closer too and more enjoyable to watch as a viewer."
WATCH: Defoe rolls back the years
Tottenham and England legend Jermain Defoe rolled back the years during Soccer Aid 2024.
The 41-year-old striker scored a stunning goal in the charity match.
Watch it below...
Eden Hazard got his moment
What a moment for Eden Hazard.
The fans queued up to see him, and boy did he deliver.
His free-kick to level the scoring at 1-0 down was what he would have dreamed about on his return to Stamford Bridge.
He dazzled throughout the night with his trickery, quick feet, and those neat little flicks that Chelsea fans loved so much during his time in this very stadium.
Who played for World XI?
- Mauricio Pochettino (Manager)
- Jesus Perez (Coach)
- Usain Bolt (Captain)
- Footballer Eden Hazard
- Boxer and reality star Tommy Fury
- Comedian Maisie Adam
- Gladiator Diamond
- Footballer Roberto Carlos
- Actor Martin Compston
- Presenter Roman Kemp
- Comedian Lee Mack
- YouTube Theo Baker
- Footballer Kaylyn Kyle
- Comedian Jason Manford
- Footballer John Obi Mikel
- Footballer Michael Essien
- Footballer Patrice Evra
- Footballer Petr Cech (Professional Goalkeeper)
- Boxer Tony Bellew (Celebrity Goalkeeper)
- Footballer Alessandro Del Piero
- Actor Emmett J Scanlan
- Spain footballer Olga Garcia
- France footballer Kheira Hamraoui
Who was in England's Soccer Aid team?
- Frank Lampard (Co-Manager)
- Harry Redknapp (Co-Manager)
- Robbie Williams (Co-Manager)
- Actress Vicky McClure (Coach)
- Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity Goalkeeper)
- David James (Professional Goalkeeper)
- David Seaman (Goalkeeping Coach)
- Jill Scott (Captain)
- Cricketer Stuart Broad
- Actor Bobby Brazier
- I'm A Celeb winner Sam Thompson
- Footballer Jermain Defoe
- Pundit Karen Carney
- Footballer Gary Cahill
- Singer Tom Grennan
- Jack Wilshere
- Footballer Joe Cole
- Olympic hero Sir Mo Farah
- Comedian Alex Brooker
- Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett
- Actress Erin Doherty
- Footballer Ellen White
- Footballer Theo Walcott
- Actor Danny Dyer
- YouTuber Miniminter
- Sports promoter Eddie Hearn
- Former hockey star Sam Quek
- Night Manager actor Tom Hiddleston
- Billy Wingrove (Soccer and skills coach for both sides)
Who formed Soccer Aid?
Singer Robbie Williams and his friend Jonathan Wilkes came up with the initiative in 2006.
Their aim was to help children worldwide have the best possible start in life.
Soccer Aid aims to help kids escape conflict, malnutrition and disease while at the same time accessing education and a generally safe environment around the globe.
How much money has Soccer Aid raised for charity?
The charity football match is the biggest in the world.
Played between England and a World XI, it has raised more than £106m in total since 2006.
Soccer Aid 2024 raised a whopping £15million for charity.
The amount has been boosted by England's Euro 2024 players who have agreed to make a donation from their match fees to Soccer Aid.
Three Lions captain Harry Kane led the initiative from inside the England camp.
Soccer Aid winners through the years
England’s triumph at Stamford Bridge last night saw them take their tally to six Soccer Aid wins.
They are still one behind World XI, who have seven triumphs to their name.
Below are all of the results since the first encounter in 2006:
- 2006: England 2-1 Rest of the World
- 2008: England 4-3 Rest of the World
- 2010: England 2-2 Rest of the World 2-2 (6-7 on penalties)
- 2012: England 3-1 Rest of the World
- 2014: England 2-4 Rest of the World
- 2016: England 3-2 Rest of the World
- 2018: England 3-3 World XI (4-3 on penalties)
- 2019: England 2-2 World XI (1-3 on penalties)
- 2020 England 1-1 World XI (3-4 on penalties)
- 2021: England 0-3 World XI
- 2022: England 2-2 World XI (1-4 on penalties)
- 2023: England 2-4 World XI
- 2024: England 6-3 World XI
Tommy Fury with his iconic throw in
Tommy Fury appeared to struggle with the concept of a throw in during yesterday's charity match.
The boxing star decided to bowl it on to the pitch instead.
Not the first time Jill Scott was caught making X-rated remarks
It is not the first time that the Sunderland supporting Scott has been caught making X-rated remarks.
She infamously told one of the German opposition in the Euro 2022 final win at Wembley to “f*** off you f***ing prick”.
BBC commentator Robyn Cowen dished out the apology, saying: “Apologies to any lip readers.
“Not sure you need to be one to figure out what Jill Scott thought of that.”
ITV forced into apology
ITV had to apologise live on air after cameras caught Jill Scott dropping an F-bomb during Soccer Aid.
The legendary Lionesses ace, 37, captained England to a first victory over the Rest of the World since 2018.
The moment came during the first half when she produced a brilliant touch to collect Jack Wilshere’s pass before then trying to find her ex-England team-mate White.
Unfortunately, Scott overhit her pass as the much-loved star shouted “f***” in frustration.
It did not take long for lead commentator Sam Matterface to move into action, as he said: “I don't know if you noticed it, I certainly didn't but there may have been, just may have been, some rather industrial language that emanated from Jill Scott's mouth when she missed the chance [to score], if that was the case, we do apologise!”
KSI not happy about minutes
YouTube sensation-turned boxer, rapper, and entrepreneur KSI is not happy with the amount of minutes given to influencers and content creators in this year’s rendition of Soccer Aid.
He didn’t play in the match, but some of his close friends did, and he is seemingly disappointed at the lack of time given to fellow Sidemen member Miniminter.
Player of the Match
Steven Bartlett was England’s hero yesterday, with a brace that almost became a hat-trick at the death.
He was absolutely sublime, and looked like a hell of a player.
Honourable mentions must go to Tom Grennan and Stuart Broad, who were absolutely brilliant too.
Usain Bolt stretchered off
Olympic legend and the fastest man to ever grace the planet Usain Bolt was sadly carried off of the pitch on a stretcher last night, which allowed Jermaine Defoe to waltz through on goal and score for England.
Jamaican Bolt, 37, was playing at centre-back having started the game up front.
When Jermain Defoe went dribbling past team-mates, Bolt attempted to put a foot in.
The sprint king - wearing his record-breaking 9.58 on his back - appeared to roll his ankle or get his foot stuck into the turf and immediately went to ground.
Eden Hazard got his moment
What a moment for Eden Hazard.
The fans queued up to see him, and boy did he deliver.
His free-kick to level the scoring at 1-0 down was what he would have dreamed about on his return to Stamford Bridge.
He dazzled throughout the night with his trickery, quick feet, and those neat little flicks that Chelsea fans loved so much during his time in this very stadium.
Who played for World XI?
- Mauricio Pochettino (Manager)
- Jesus Perez (Coach)
- Usain Bolt (Captain)
- Footballer Eden Hazard
- Boxer and reality star Tommy Fury
- Comedian Maisie Adam
- Gladiator Diamond
- Footballer Roberto Carlos
- Actor Martin Compston
- Presenter Roman Kemp
- Comedian Lee Mack
- YouTube Theo Baker
- Footballer Kaylyn Kyle
- Comedian Jason Manford
- Footballer John Obi Mikel
- Footballer Michael Essien
- Footballer Patrice Evra
- Footballer Petr Cech (Professional Goalkeeper)
- Boxer Tony Bellew (Celebrity Goalkeeper)
- Footballer Alessandro Del Piero
- Actor Emmett J Scanlan
- Spain footballer Olga Garcia
- France footballer Kheira Hamraoui
Who was in England's Soccer Aid team?
- Frank Lampard (Co-Manager)
- Harry Redknapp (Co-Manager)
- Robbie Williams (Co-Manager)
- Actress Vicky McClure (Coach)
- Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity Goalkeeper)
- David James (Professional Goalkeeper)
- David Seaman (Goalkeeping Coach)
- Jill Scott (Captain)
- Cricketer Stuart Broad
- Actor Bobby Brazier
- I'm A Celeb winner Sam Thompson
- Footballer Jermain Defoe
- Pundit Karen Carney
- Footballer Gary Cahill
- Singer Tom Grennan
- Jack Wilshere
- Footballer Joe Cole
- Olympic hero Sir Mo Farah
- Comedian Alex Brooker
- Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett
- Actress Erin Doherty
- Footballer Ellen White
- Footballer Theo Walcott
- Actor Danny Dyer
- YouTuber Miniminter
- Sports promoter Eddie Hearn
- Former hockey star Sam Quek
- Night Manager actor Tom Hiddleston
- Billy Wingrove (Soccer and skills coach for both sides)
Who formed Soccer Aid?
Singer Robbie Williams and his friend Jonathan Wilkes came up with the initiative in 2006.
Their aim was to help children worldwide have the best possible start in life.
Soccer Aid aims to help kids escape conflict, malnutrition and disease while at the same time accessing education and a generally safe environment around the globe.
How much money has Soccer Aid raised for charity?
The charity football match is the biggest in the world.
Played between England and a World XI, it has raised more than £106m in total since 2006.
Soccer Aid 2024 raised a whopping £15million for charity.
The amount has been boosted by England's Euro 2024 players who have agreed to make a donation from their match fees to Soccer Aid.
Three Lions captain Harry Kane led the initiative from inside the England camp.