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U2 Films “Street of Dreams” Video, Supports Street Child Cup

5/14/2026

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Summary

U2 Backs Cup

U2 filmed a video for “Street of Dreams” in Mexico City on May 12, 2026.
The bus painted by Chavis Mármol displayed graffiti, the phrase “La calle de los suenos,” and Irish flags.
Larry Mullen Jr. said the band support the 2026 Street Child World Cup, a soccer tournament for homeless youth in Mexico City.
U2’s website announced that the song will appear on their next album, due later in 2026.

Summary

U2 Sphere Residency

The Las Vegas Sphere residency, originally slated for five nights, expanded to 40 shows and generated an estimated $256 million in revenue.
A concert film titled V-U2: An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas was released after the shows.
Larry Mullen Jr. was temporarily replaced by Bram van den Berg while recovering from back surgery.
U2 received a tribute at the Ivor Novello Awards in London last summer, recognizing their songwriting legacy.

Summary

U2 Wins Grammy

U2’s rooftop video for “Where the Streets Have No Name” won Best Performance Music Video at the 31st Grammy Awards.
The band has 34 Billboard Hot 100 entries, two No. 1 singles, and eight No. 1 Billboard 200 albums.
U2 entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005, confirming their lasting influence.
U2 became the first act to headline the Las Vegas Sphere in September 2023 with the UV Achtung Baby Live residency.

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Mullen Returns

Larry Mullen Jr. returned for the Mexico City video shoot after missing work because he ignored neck and back pain until surgeries forced a break.
He recorded the EP Days of Ash and follow-up EP Easter Lily as warm-ups for the next album.
Bono called the tracks joyful and carnival-like, and noted that September 25 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Dublin rehearsal while Mullen plays with a lowered kit.

History

Historical Context

U2’s 1992-93 Zoo TV Tour, spanning 157 shows and pioneering massive video walls, reshaped concert spectacle and media satire. Decades later, the band’s 2023-24 Las Vegas Sphere residency revived those visuals, while the 2026 Street Child World Cup video in Mexico City employed similar immersive screens to promote global philanthropy, echoing Zoo TV’s multimedia legacy.

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U2 Backs Cup

U2 filmed a video for “Street of Dreams” in Mexico City on May 12, 2026.
The bus painted by Chavis Mármol displayed graffiti, the phrase “La calle de los suenos,” and Irish flags.
Larry Mullen Jr. said the band support the 2026 Street Child World Cup, a soccer tournament for homeless youth in Mexico City.
U2’s website announced that the song will appear on their next album, due later in 2026.

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