Nintendo World Cup Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Sports

Nintendo World Cup

SystemGame Boy
GenreSports
DeveloperTechnos Japan Corp.
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Nintendo World Cup is a sports game released for the Game Boy, developed by Technos Japan Corp. and published by Nintendo.

Among the 92 Game Boy sports games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.

Technos Japan Corp. also made Double Dragon II, Double Dragon and Nekketsu Koukou Soccer-bu: World Cup Hen for the Game Boy.

Nintendo World Cup supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Nintendo World Cup gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Nintendo World Cup cheats & codes

12 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Computer Can't Score00E-2D8-19A
No Timer00D-2C8-E6E
1:59 Each Half01C-DD8-E66
4:59 Each Half04C-DD8-E66
6:59 Each Half06C-DD8-E66
9:59 Each Half09C-DD8-E66

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Nintendo World Cup walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Nintendo World Cup FAQ

Who made Nintendo World Cup?

It was developed by Technos Japan Corp. and published by Nintendo.

Is Nintendo World Cup multiplayer?

Yes. Nintendo World Cup supports up to 2 players.

How long does Nintendo World Cup take to play?

As a sports game, Nintendo World Cup 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 Nintendo World Cup 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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