Twenty Twenty Six

Former BBC head of values Ian Fletcher is saving the World Cup.

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  1.Semi-Finals

  08-04-202629m

  It’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.

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  2.Heat

  15-04-202629m

  A 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.

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  3.Ambassador

  22-04-202629m

  With 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.

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  4.Mattheas Sivori/Wooden Condoms

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  Sarah’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?

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  5.Balls

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  The 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.

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  6.Opening Ceremony

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  A 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.