Football fans tuning into this year’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026 are set for a more immersive matchday experience, thanks to a new partnership with FotMob as the event’s Official Live Score partner.
The globally recognised football app, trusted by more than 22 million fans worldwide, will provide real-time coverage and in-depth statistics for the 20th anniversary edition of the world-famous charity match, taking place at London Stadium on May 31.
Fans can find tickets now through Soccer Aid for UNICEF Tickets.
FotMob Brings Elite-Level Match Coverage to Soccer Aid
Known for its detailed football data and live score updates, FotMob will offer supporters a comprehensive second-screen experience throughout the match.
Coverage will include:
- Live goal updates
- Cards and substitutions
- Possession stats
- Expected goals (xG)
- Shot maps
- Match momentum tracking
- Real-time Opta-powered data
The app’s popular player ratings system — generated using more than 300 data points and a bespoke algorithm — will also return for the charity fixture.
At last year’s event, Carlos Tevez earned a remarkable 9.9/10 FotMob rating after scoring four goals, the highest rating recorded in Soccer Aid history.
Fans Can Vote for Player of the Match
This year, supporters using the FotMob app will also be able to vote directly for the Player of the Match, helping fans engage more closely with the action on the pitch.
Historical Soccer Aid data has also now been added to the app, allowing football fans to revisit iconic moments from the charity event’s 20-year history.
Wayne Rooney and Football Legends Set for London Stadium Clash
The England XI this year features a star-studded attacking line-up led by Wayne Rooney, Theo Walcott and Jermain Defoe — Soccer Aid’s all-time leading goalscorer.
They will face a Soccer Aid World XI defence featuring decorated international football stars including Leonardo Bonucci, Jordi Alba and Edwin van der Sar.
FotMob and Soccer Aid React to the New Partnership
Matias Høibraaten, Head of Growth at FotMob, said the partnership would bring a new layer of insight to the matchday experience.
“FotMob is thrilled to be partnering with the biggest charity football match in the world. We are excited to bring the same real-time coverage we do for elite competitions to Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026.”
Tom Peacock, Head of Partnership Generation at Soccer Aid Productions, added:
“Fans will be able to access all of FotMob’s real-time insights tracking the legends and celebrities they’re watching on the pitch.”
Soccer Aid Continues to Raise Millions for Children Worldwide
Created in 2006, Soccer Aid for UNICEF has become the world’s biggest charity football match, raising more than £121 million to help children worldwide enjoy safe, healthy and happy childhoods.
Last year alone, the event raised over £15 million for UNICEF UK.
Fans can download the free FotMob app on iOS and Android or use the web version for live scores, match analysis and notifications throughout Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026.
