2006 FIFA World Cup
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(GameBoy Advance - PAL, Soccer)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Starting the Game
1. Turn OFF the power switch on your Nintendo® Game Boy® Advance. Never insert or remove a Game Pak when the power is ON.
2. Insert the *2006 FIFA World Cup™* Game Pak into the slot on the Game Boy Advance. To lock the Game Pak in place, press firmly.
3. Turn ON the power switch.
4. Select your language and press the A Button to advance to the Title screen.
5. When the Title screen appears, press START to advance to the Main menu.
Attacking Controls
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Through ball: L Button + A Button
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1-2 pass: B Button (hold)
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Change player to throw to: L Button/R Button
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Move receiving player: Control Pad
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Throw ball: A Button/B Button
*Note: When making a pass, the ball is directed to the nearest teammate (in the direction the ball carrier is facing).*
Defending Controls
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Switch player: B Button
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Tackle: A Button
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Hard tackle: L Button + A Button
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Goalkeeper charge: B Button (hold)
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Secondary defender: L Button (hold)
*Note: To take a corner kick, set a target (toward a teammate) by pressing the L Button/R Button. Once a player is selected, press the +Control Pad to move the player into position. Then press the A Button for a hard cross or the B Button for a pass.*
Instant Replay
Press SELECT to replay the last few moments of the game. Although many plays are replayed automatically, you can stop the game at any point to view a replay.
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Hide control bar: SELECT
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Return to game: START
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Play/Pause: A Button
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Change camera: B Button
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Fast forward: R Button
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Rewind: L Button
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Rotate view: +Control Pad ↔
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Zoom: +Control Pad ↕
Playing the Game
Put your country's pride on the line by playing a Kick Off game. Before taking the pitch, go to Team Management to set your starting lineup and alter formations and on-field tactics.
Kick Off
Choose from more than 100 teams from around the world and put your soccer skills to the ultimate test in a winner-take-all, loser-out game.
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Use the Situation Creator to select scenario options-from the score to who has possession.
Team Management
Before you start a game, choose TEAM MANAGEMENT from the Match Options menu to select your side, tactics, and formations.
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Change starting 11: Press the +Control Pad to highlight a player then press the A Button (your starting 11 are in white; remaining players in red). Highlight a second player and press the A Button to make the swap.
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Change formation: Press the L Button/R Button to display the Strategy menu, then press the +Control Pad to cycle through to the desired formation.
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Change tactics: Press the L Button/R Button to display the Tactics menu. Highlight the option you want to change, then press the +Control Pad to toggle it ON/OFF.
Other Game Modes
*Note: Most of the Game Modes in *2006 FIFA World Cup* are self-explanatory and are not covered in this manual. Exceptions are listed below. Also see Hints and Tips for further information on playing the game.*
2006 FIFA World Cup Qualification/Finals
Choose the team to control throughout the demanding home and away legs of the qualification rounds. At the end of a long road the coveted prize awaits-the World Cup finals. Capture the ultimate trophy and bring the World Cup back to your country.
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At the 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals Draw/Qualifying Draw screen, press SELECT to redo the draw (according to seed or at random).
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To swap teams between groups, select a team by pressing the A Button and select a second team by pressing the A Button again, completing the switch.
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Press START to begin the tournament.
2006 FIFA World Cup Central Menu
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Start Match: Play the next match on your fixture list.
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Simulate Match: Decide the outcome of your next match automatically.
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Tournament Options: View all qualification group tables, upcoming fixtures, latest results, performance stats for your team, or select DELETE to remove this saved tournament game.
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Team Management: Manage your side before the next big game.
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Game Settings: Select your Game, Display, and Sound Options.
Multiplayer Mode
Use a Game Boy® Advance Game Link® cable to link up with another player. Each player must have a copy of *2006 FIFA World Cup* to play a Multiplayer game.
Goalkeeper in Possession of the Ball
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Direct the kick/shot: +D-pad
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Throw/Pass: Button B
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High kick: Button A
Free Kicks, Goal Kicks, and Penalty Kicks
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Adjust direction of kick: +D-pad
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Adjust height of kick: +D-pad
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Powerful kick: Button A
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Execute a pass: Button B
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Goalkeeper dive: +D-pad
Execute a Free Kick, Goal Kick, or Penalty Kick
In order to hit the target, follow these steps:
1. Press the +directional pad to aim.
2. Press the A button to activate the kick indicator.
3. While the kick indicator is
Controls
Control Pad
Move player
R Button (hold)
Sprint
START
Pause game
SELECT
Instant replay
B Button
Pass
A Button
Shot
L Button + B Button
Lob
+Control Pad
Aim kick/throw
+Control Pad Left/Right
Set kick direction
+Control Pad Up/Down
Set kick height
Directional Cross
Move player
Button R (press and hold)
Accelerate
Button B
Perform a pass
Button A
Shoot at goal
Button L + Button B
Lofted shot
Button L + Button A
Deep pass
Button B (press and hold)
One-two
Button L/Button R
Change receiver
+Directional Cross
Move receiver
Button A/ Button B
Throw the ball
Button L (press and hold)
Second defender
Tips & Maps
EA SPORTS TIP
The Man Release tactic sends a midfielder upfront to support the strikers when in attack. The Box Overload tactic increases the number of players in your opponent's penalty area, but leaves you vulnerable at the back.
SAVING AND LOADING
The game is saved or loaded automatically when entering 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualification/Finals or accessing the qualifiers/phase final. It also auto-saves after every game played, including simulated matches.
DELETING
To delete the current tournament, enter Tournament Mode, select Tournament Options from the 2006 FIFA World Cup Central menu, and choose Delete.
THROUGH BALL
Direct your pass into space with the through ball (L Button + A Button) to allow a teammate to run onto your pass.
1-2 PASS
Play a 1-2 pass with a teammate (hold the B Button) to direct a pass and then receive the ball back in one smooth move.
SECONDARY DEFENDER
When the opposition is attacking your backline, quickly bring in a second defender to challenge for the ball (hold the L Button).
GOALKEEPER CHARGE
When the ball is loose in the box or you want your keeper to challenge for the ball, use the Goalkeeper Charge (hold the B Button).
FIRST TIME BALL
To perform a first time pass, press the B Button immediately before receiving the ball to pass without it resting. To perform a first time shot, press the A Button immediately before receiving the ball to shoot without it resting.
TACTICS
Press the L/R buttons to display the Tactics menu, highlight the option you want to change, then press the directional cross to activate or deactivate it. The Three-Man Game tactic sends a midfielder forward to support the forwards, while the Overload tactic increases players in the penalty area but leaves you vulnerable at the back.
DELETION
To delete the current tournament, access that mode, select Tournament Options from the FIFA World Cup Home menu and choose Delete.
DEEP PASS
Perform a deep pass (L button + A button) to allow one of your teammates to run in order to receive the ball.
ONE-TWO
Perform a one-two pass with a teammate (hold down the B button) to direct a pass and then receive the ball with fluid movement.
SECOND DEFENSIVE PLAYER
When your opponents attack your goal line, quickly call a second defensive player to try to win the ball (hold down the L button).
GOALIE CHARGE
When the ball is rolling freely in the area or when you want your goalkeeper to take control of the ball, use the goalkeeper charge function (hold down the B button).
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