FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 Game Boy box art

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FIFA: Road to World Cup 98

SystemGame Boy
Released1998
GenreSports
DeveloperTiertex
PublisherTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesFIFA
ESRBE10+
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 is a sports game released in 1998 for the Game Boy, developed by Tiertex and published by THQ.

It landed about 9 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1998 include Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Red and Frogger. Among the 92 Game Boy sports games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

It is part of the FIFA series; on the Game Boy you can also try FIFA International Soccer, FIFA 97 and FIFA Soccer 96. The series also appears on other systems with FIFA International Soccer (Master System) and FIFA International Soccer (Genesis). Tiertex also made NBA Live 96, Olympic Summer Games and The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Topsy Turvy Games for the Game Boy.

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 cheats & codes

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FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 walkthroughs & guides

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FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 FAQ

When did FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 come out on the Game Boy?

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 was released for the Game Boy in 1998.

Who made FIFA: Road to World Cup 98?

It was developed by Tiertex and published by THQ.

Is FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 multiplayer?

No. FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 is a single-player game.

How long does FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 take to play?

As a sports game, FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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