For the first time in the series, all 20 teams from the Brazilian Campeonato Brasileiro Série A were included. Licensed Competitions: The game featured full licenses for the UEFA Champions League UEFA Europa League Gameplay Refinements:

Because it was the penultimate PS2 release, the has become a base for a massive modding community. Fans use this specific ISO to create "Season Patches" that update rosters, kits, and faces to the current year.