This Is Football 2002 (known as World Tour Soccer 2002 in North America) remains a nostalgic landmark for PS2 fans. While it never quite dethroned FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer , it carved out a unique identity with its fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay. Gameplay and Mechanics

For a 2001 release, the visual fidelity was quite impressive on the PlayStation 2. Detailed faces for star players of the era.

Impressive lighting and crowd noise that captured the European match-day feel.

📍 It is the ultimate choice for players who find modern simulators too "serious."

The game focuses on high-speed action rather than strict simulation.

A dedicated button for aggressive, high-risk slides.

Its most famous (and hilarious) feature allows you to intentionally dive to win penalties.

Offers a solid progression system to take a team to the top.