A common approach to World Cup Soccer for players focused only on points is to play multiball as much as possible. Shots lit for Build Lock (the left orbit, either ramp, or Striker’s saucer) add a panel to the soccer ball shown in the center of the table. When it is complete, lock one ball at either ramp and a second ball at the TV scoop for multiball. In multiball, the Goal is a jackpot, and shooting either ramp relights the Goal.

To earn game progression towards Final Match wizard mode, you need to advance through Cities. To light Travel at the left orbit, shoot the two ramps or complete the two top lanes to buy a ticket. Cities score increasing points and occasionally start modes. Advancing 9 cities all the way to Los Angeles qualifies Final Match. 

Simply playing for Goals is fun, satisfying, and surprisingly valuable. Press all 4 rollover buttons leading up to the Goal to light the Goal and make the soccer ball toy spin. Rollover buttons can be spotted by hitting the Striker standup target to the right of the goal and the top saucer, or by shooting ramps on easy settings. Scoring Goals starts Ultra features, which activates increased scoring at the spinner, bumpers, ramps, or Goalie target. Every 4th Goal scored qualifies a mode at the TV scoop as well. Increased scoring from Ultra features is awarded in bonus, so don’t tilt.