Twenty Twenty SixSeries 1Season 1 · 2026 · 6 episodesFormer BBC head of values Ian Fletcher is saving the World Cup.MoreEpisodes1Semi-FinalsIt’s Ian’s first day as director of integrity, and his first challenge is to decide which cities should host the semi-finals. It’s also Miami Day, which may or may not be a thing.2HeatA new environmental report on global heating causes temperatures to rise in the Oversight Team as they try to find ways to combat not only the report but global heating itself.3AmbassadorWith the announcement of the new tournament ambassador imminent, the Oversight Team finalise their logistics for the unveiling, but it seems Zurich may have plans of their own.4Mattheas Sivori/Wooden CondomsSarah’s ‘wooden condoms’ gaffe has gone viral at the same time as rumours about a high-profile footballer demand an immediate response. Can the team rise to both challenges?5BallsThe official unveiling of the new tournament football hits trouble when an online conspiracist makes incendiary claims about the dangers of the ball’s advanced new technology.6Opening CeremonyA boycott and politics threaten the opening ceremony after a visit from its creative director. Meanwhile, it’s time for Ian to think about life after football.
