A standout feature in (often referred to as PES 2006) is the Random Selection Match .
: The game features an 8-directional movement system that requires more strategic planning for attacks compared to modern titles. Players also make "intelligent runs" off the ball, pointing to where they want a pass delivered.
: Introduced for the first time in the PES series, this mode allows you to lead any playable nation through a realistic qualification process—modeled after the FIFA World Cup—to compete for the International Cup.