[7] The Wii version of the game features more stylised graphics and utilises a nuanced physics system to allow for more casual, arcade-style gameplay.

The game includes Clive Tyldesley and Andy Townsend as the commentators, who provide insight into both sides during matches.

Additionally, the game does not feature Brunei, Laos, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines, who did not participate in World Cup qualification.

They decided to release it as a standalone game, rather than downloadable content, citing the size, scope and the uniqueness of the covered event.

[12] Because the game focused on a single event, EA Sports was trying to secure a complete authenticity by working with FIFA and the host nation.

[13] Several members went to South Africa and recorded the vuvuzela noise during actual football games, in order to capture the atmosphere over there.

[15] It includes Italy and Spain as the playable teams,[15] and the ability to upload video replays to EA Football World.

According to Electronic Arts it is intended to be a soundtrack that "celebrates the cultural vibrancy of the first FIFA World Cup to be held in Africa".