: The primary attraction, where you guide a national team from the group stages to the final trophy.
: Building on the FIFA 2002 engine, the game utilized a power bar system for both shots and crosses, allowing for greater precision and a steeper learning curve than previous arcade-style entries.
: The game featured all 32 qualifying teams , real player names, and the authentic stadia from South Korea and Japan.
: Unlike the typical licensed pop/rock soundtracks of the main series, this game featured a grand original score performed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra .
: Quick exhibition matches between any of the included teams.
: A standout feature of this edition was the inclusion of "Star Players"—elite athletes like Zinedine Zidane or David Beckham who could perform devastating, "fiery" power shots that were nearly unstoppable.
: Winning the tournament could unlock "All-Star" teams from various continents. Legacy and Reception