Lead your team to a historical win at the greatest football tournament of all! Whether you’re playing with the favourites or hoping to earn an upset with the underdogs, 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany brings the competition to life in vivid detail. All of the world’s most supremely gifted players are here – take on or play as the likes of Rooney, Henry and Ronaldinho! Players have been digitally reproduced to stunning effect, but FIFA offers more than just a graphical likeness. All the skill, flair, and individual playing styles of the superstars have been captured in FIFA World Cup’s electrifying gameplay. Featuring 12 of the official stadiums that will be used in the 2006 World Cup and 127 national teams, including all 32 of the teams set to feature at this year’s event, now you can enjoy every moment of the Cup’s carnival atmosphere, from qualification rounds to the final itself. Pitch yourself against unforgiving computer controlled opposition, or take on your friends in matches that cater for up to eight players. With legendary players and other bonuses to be unlocked, the more you play FIFA World Cup, the greater the rewards. The action isn’t limited to this year’s event, either; with the new Global Challenge mode you can recreate classic moments from bygone eras of World Cup history. Maybe this time the hand of God won’t be enough to help Maradona. But when you’re done rewriting history, don’t forget to experience this year’s tournament for yourself, too…· Play with the stars; attributes like ball skills and playing style have been re-created for each player.· Compete for the greatest prize in football, from qualification right through to the FIFA World Cup Final in Germany.· Replay 40 classic moments from FIFA World Cup history in Global Challenge mode.· In penalty shoot-outs, use new moves to distract the goalkeeper or unnerve the penalty taker.· Context sensitive shooting; player ability, pressure from defenders and distance from goal all contribute to the success of your strikes.· Play with your favourite national teams in up to eight-way multiplayer sessions.· Visit the cities and stadiums of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany via in-game videos.
This description was provided by the publisher.