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EA Lines Up the World's Top Football Stars for 2006 FIFA World Cup

Electronic Arts has revealed the superstar players who will be featured on the front packs of the 2006 FIFA World Cup video game around the world. Designed to celebrate each country's top star, the cover players have been individually selected to represent their team, their nation and their loyal fans. Working in partnership with adidas, the only official branded sports apparel manufacturer for the real-world 2006 FIFA World Cup tournament, EA has been able to deliver customized covers for nearly a dozen countries.

Demonstrating physical excellence, undying determination and masterful skill, the line-up of players featured regionally on 2006 FIFA World Cup are true sports champions.

TEAM - ATHLETE - PACK AVAILABILE IN

England - Frank Lampard - England
China - Zhi Zhen - China
Germany - Lukas Podolski - Germany
Italy - Alessandro Del Piero - Italy
Mexico - Jamie Lozano - USA, Canada, Mexico
Portugal - Simao - Portugal
Netherlands - Arjen Robben - Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg
Switzerland - Ricardo Cabanas - Switzerland
Spain - Xavi - Spain
USA - Claudio Reyna - USA, Canada, Mexico
NA - Will feature the FIFA World Cup trophy and the Official Emblem - All other Countries

Players step into the heart of the action as they play their favourite team or most loathed opponent. Featuring visual representations of the world's superstar players, gamers experience the 12 official stadiums as they take their team from qualification to glory. In addition to taking control of one of 127 national teams, players will enjoy groundbreaking new play modes. Global Challenge tests even the biggest soccer fanatic by recreating classic moments in FIFA World Cup history with modern teams. True champions can challenge their friends in eight-way multiplayer matches and take advantage of tremendous in-game un-lockable content such as legendary players and exclusive licensed football apparel.

2006 FIFA World Cup, developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C. will be available on April 28th in Europe and Asia and on April 24th in North America. The game will be available on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox and Xbox 360 video game systems from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy Advance, PSP system, PC and mobile. The game is has a PEGI rating of 3+.



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