Former BBC head of values Ian Fletcher is saving the World Cup.
Where to Watch Twenty Twenty Six • Series 1
6 Episodes
Semi-Finals
E1
Semi-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.
Heat
E2
HeatA 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.
Ambassador
E3
AmbassadorWith 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.
Mattheas Sivori/Wooden Condoms
E4
Mattheas 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?
Balls
E5
BallsThe 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.
Opening Ceremony
E6
Opening 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.