British media executive Martin Sorrell, head of S4 Capital, is partnering with Fernando Sulichin, a producer known for the controversial Melania documentary, on a feature film about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The project, titled Chasing the Dream, is being made with the stated collaboration and support of FIFA and will be released worldwide on Disney+.
Who is making the film
The production will be handled by Monks Film, the dedicated production arm of S4 Capital, working with Sulichin's New Element Media. Pablo E. Bossi, who produced the Argentine soccer documentary Muchachos, is also attached as a producer. The official pitch says the documentary aims to offer an "intimate and unexpected perspective" on the sport's biggest event.
Sorrell's move into film
This marks the first feature documentary for S4 Capital. Sorrell launched S4 in 2018 after leaving WPP, the advertising giant he had led since 1985. Sorrell described the entry into film production as "a natural evolution of our model to capitalize on the growth of sports franchises and global branding."
FIFA cooperation and a backdrop of controversy
The film will be produced with FIFA's cooperation. The announcement comes as FIFA and its leadership have been the focus of political attention. The report noted that FIFA president Gianni Infantino presented a prize to former U.S. President Donald Trump in December, an event mentioned alongside later geopolitical developments.
Organizers and fans are watching broader regional tensions closely. The report says the so called Iran War could affect participation and travel for the tournament, which is scheduled from June 11 to July 19 across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It cites comments attributed to Iran's sports minister that the national team would withdraw in protest after the reported killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a February 28 bombing raid.
Fan concerns and ticket disputes
Even before these strains, many international supporters expressed worry about traveling to the United States for the event. The concerns noted include new visa and border controls and immigration policies introduced by the Trump administration, plus high ticket costs that limit who can realistically attend matches.
FIFA has also drawn criticism over ticket pricing. Supporter group Football Supporters Europe and consumer rights group Euroconsumers lodged a complaint with the European Commission accusing FIFA of abusing its market position by imposing excessive ticket prices and opaque purchasing rules. The complaint highlights that final tickets at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium start at $4,185. That figure is reported as about seven times the cheapest ticket for the 2022 World Cup final and more than 40 times the cost of the most affordable seat at the 2024 European Championship final in Germany.
What this means for the film
Chasing the Dream arrives into a complicated context. The production promises access and emotional storytelling backed by FIFA, but it will be released amid political tensions, travel worries and a heated debate over who can afford to be part of the World Cup experience.
The documentary will be an early high-profile move for S4 Capital in long form storytelling, and it will be watched not just by soccer fans but also by critics interested in how the sport navigates politics, commerce and global audiences.
