Twenty Twenty Six

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

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   E1. Semi-Finals

   Apr 8, 2026 · 30m

   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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   E2. Heat

   Apr 15, 2026 · 30m

   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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   E3. Ambassador

   Apr 22, 2026 · 30m

   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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   E4. Mattheas Sivori/Wooden Condoms

   Apr 29, 2026 · 30m

   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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   E5. Balls

   May 6, 2026 · 29m

   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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   E6. Opening Ceremony

   Apr 13, 2026 · 30m

   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.