Desperate for some football during the longest international break in history? Well, this might just have you covered. On Saturday afternoon, Everton's historic now former home Goodison Park is hosting a Game4Hope, a charity match raising money for the fight against homelessness.
Liverpool and Everton legends are setting their rivalries aside to come together to play for Merseyside XI, taking on a World XI. Both teams are jam-packed full of superstars, including former pros and celebrities, so here is everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.
What time does the Game4Hope kick off?
This fixture, taking place at Goodison Park, kicks off at 4:45pm in Saturday 26 September 2026.
How can I watch the Game4Hope?
In the UK & Ireland, fans can watch this match live free-to-air on Channel 5 and Channel5.com. Everywhere else around the world, the game is live on DAZN.
Who is playing in the Game4Hope?
As already mentioned, both Merseyside XI and World XI have star-studded lineups, so check out both squads below.
Merseyside XI
This team will be co-managed by Liverpool legend John Barnes alongside one of Everton's best-ever players Peter Reid.
Former Liverpool players
- Robbie Fowler: 369 appearances.
- David James: 277 appearances.
- Ryan Babel: 146 appearances.
- John Aldridge: 104 appearances.
- Jari Litmanen: 43 appearances.
Former Everton players
- Leighton Baines: 420 appearances.
- Phil Jagielka: 385 appearances.
- Tim Cahill: 278 appearances.
- Gareth Barry: 155 appearances.
- Yakubu: 107 appearances.
- Joleon Lescott: 143 appearances.
- Louis Saha: 115 appearances.
Celebrity players
- Tony Bellew: Cruiserweight world champion boxer.
- Molly McCann: UFC fighter and boxer.
- Big Zuu: TV personality.
- Still Ryan: Social media content creator and influencer.
- James Nelson-Joyce: Actor.
- John Bishop: Comedian.
- Chelcee Grimes: Singer and former footballer.
- Lee Latchford-Evans: Singer and dancer.
World XI
Former footballers
- Cafu: X2 World Cup winner.
- Rivaldo: World Cup and Ballon d'Or winner.
- Clarence Seedorf: X4 Champions League winner.
- Jaap Stam: X3 Premier League winner.
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: Scored 127 Premier League goals.
- Mustapha Hadji: Former Aston Villa and Coventry midfielder.
- Des Walker: 59 caps for England.
- Fabrice Muamba: Former Arsenal, Birmingham and Bolton midfielder.
- Rachel Yankey: 129 caps for England.
- Eric Djemba-Djemba: 34 caps for Cameroon.
- Robert Earnshaw: 59 caps for Wales.
- Harry Cooksley: Current Bracknell Town player.
Celebrity players
- Toheeb Jimoh: Actor - Sam Obisanya in Ted Lasso.
- Moe Hashim: Actor - Moe Bumbercatch in Ted Lasso.
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey: Olympic sprinter and Nitro in Gladiators.
- Johnny Nelson: Cruiserweight world champion boxer.
- Roman Kemp: Presenter and tv personality.
- Christopher Ellis: Musician.
- Jack Fowler: Musician.
- Charlie Wrenshall: Coronation Street actor.
- Kristen Hanby: Social media personality.
- Joe Marsh: The Scouse GK.
If all of that is not enough, Tinie Tempah will be performing a half time show.
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