That’s right! You can play online with whoever you want (as long as you have their friend code). The European magazine N-Zone gives a review of the game and has this to say about online play:

We want to clear up a rumor that is spreading around the internet: It is NOT true that you can only play against European gamers. If you have the Friend Code of a friend registered who is living on another continent you can play against them. The only problem is that you may suffer some lag issues.

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This game is just getting better and better!

Source: Gonintendo