World Cup 98

Plays

The main feature of the game is the World Cup tournament itself, where the player may use either the actual groups used in the finals, or groups composed of a random selection of the included teams. Each match takes place in a recreation of the venue it was played in the actual tournament. As in the real tournament, group games do not go to extra time or a penalty shootout but knockout matches do.

Emulator N64 Release Year 1998

Genres

Sport

Developers

EA Sports EA Canada +1

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Nintendo 64 • 60Hz

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Game Controls

Default

Movement

D-Pad

D-Pad

↑ ↓ ← →
Analog Stick

Analog

W A S D

Actions

A Button

A

J
B Button

B

K
L Shoulder

L

Q
R Shoulder

R

E
Z Trigger

Z

SPACE

C-Buttons

C-Up

C↑

I
C-Right

C→

L
C-Down

C↓

K
C-Left

C←

J

System

Start

START

ENTER

About The Retro Game

World Cup 98 on Nintendo 64 delivers an authentic France 98 experience, letting you guide your favorite national team through the full tournament. You can stick with the real-life group draw or shuffle things up with randomly generated groups, then step onto faithfully recreated stadiums for every fixture. Matches follow real tournament rules: group-stage games end after 90 minutes, while knockout ties can go to extra time and dramatic penalty shootouts.

At the time, World Cup 98 stood out for capturing the full atmosphere of the world’s biggest football event on a home console. Detailed kits, player animations, and official presentation elements helped it feel like a genuine broadcast come to life. The game pushed the Nintendo 64’s 3D capabilities with smooth camera work and large, colorful arenas packed with crowd effects. For many fans, it became the go-to way to relive the drama of France 98 long after the final whistle.

World Cup 98 also contributed to the evolution of licensed sports games, showing how closely a video game could mirror a real tournament—right down to venues, rules, and structure. Its blend of authenticity and pick‑up‑and‑play arcade fun made it a favorite at parties and in local multiplayer sessions. Today it’s remembered as a snapshot of late‑90s football culture and a key step in the rise of modern football simulations.

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