2002 FIFA World Cup (video game)

The ''2002 FIFA World Cup'' is a football (soccer) video game released in 2002 by EA Sports, coinciding with the actual FIFA World Cup tournament held in South Korea and Japan that year. It is part of EA's long-running ''FIFA'' series, and was one of the first games to feature officially licensed teams, players, and stadiums from the tournament. The game was available on various platforms, including PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, and PC.

Gameplay largely followed the established formula of previous FIFA titles, focusing on realistic football simulation. Players could choose from a range of national teams participating in the World Cup, participating in a full tournament mode that mirrored the real-world event's structure. Beyond the World Cup mode, other game modes such as exhibition matches and potentially practice modes were likely included.

The game's graphics were considered advanced for its time, though specifics vary depending on the platform. The presentation, aiming to capture the atmosphere of the World Cup, likely included authentic sounds and visuals, possibly incorporating footage from the actual tournament. Specific commentary teams and other presentation details are not comprehensively documented here.

Reception for the game is generally not explicitly detailed in readily available sources. While reviews from various gaming publications might exist in online archives, a concise summary of its critical and commercial success isn't readily accessible for inclusion at this time. Further research is needed to complete this entry.