David Beckham's field of dreams

This new short film for Bank of America tells the story of a young girl whose life has been upended through homelessness, but who refuses to give up on her dream of playing football. 

The film, called Street of Dreams was created through Freuds London, and directed through Somesuch by award-winning creative duo King She, aka Radha Ganti and Robert Lopuski. It is also set to the new U2 track, also titled Street of Dreams [alongside a cameo from the Irish superstars], while the film also features Bank of America’s Global Sports Ambassador Sir David Beckham. Beckham helps tell a story of a young girl whose life is disrupted, but who holds on to football as a source of purpose and possibility. As she navigates uncertainty and self-doubt, she is guided by Beckham, who appears as a personification of her inner voice.

“The film is one girl's journey, but really the story is about resilience and what can happen when someone believes in you," said King She. "In this case Sir David Beckham appears as our young lead’s inner voice. We wanted to tell that story in a way that felt almost mythical. Music, soccer and imagination blur together to create possibility. The shoot was an ambitious undertaking, but when you get an opportunity to make a short film with U2, Sir David Beckham and the Street Child World Cup everyone jumped. It only happened because so many people brought their trust, talent and generosity to the process.”

"Football has given me opportunities I could never have imagined, but none of it would have been possible without people who believed in me along the way," added Beckham. "Through my work with Bank of America and [youth organisation] Street Child United, I've had the privilege of meeting incredible young people from around the world who have overcome unimaginable challenges with courage, resilience and hope. Their stories stay with you. That's why this campaign is so important. By supporting Street Child United and shining a light on its mission, we're helping more young people be seen, heard and given the opportunity to build brighter futures. Sport has the power to create confidence, connection and possibility, but every young person also needs someone who believes in them. I'm proud that Bank of America is using the platform of the FIFA World Cup 2026Ô  to help amplify Street Child's work and invest in programmes that empower young people around the world to realise what's possible.”