World Cup USA 94 Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Sports

World Cup USA 94

SystemGame Boy
Released1994
GenreSports
DeveloperTiertex
PublisherU.S. Gold
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Tiertex and published by U.S. Gold, World Cup USA 94 arrived on the Game Boy in 1994 as a sports game.

It landed about 5 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1994 include Donkey Kong, Mega Man V and Space Invaders.

Tiertex also made FIFA: Road to World Cup 98, FIFA 97 and NBA Live 96 for the Game Boy.

World Cup USA 94 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)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing World Cup USA 94 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

World Cup USA 94 gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

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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.

World Cup USA 94 FAQ

When did World Cup USA 94 come out on the Game Boy?

World Cup USA 94 was released for the Game Boy in 1994.

Who made World Cup USA 94?

It was developed by Tiertex and published by U.S. Gold.

Is World Cup USA 94 multiplayer?

No. World Cup USA 94 is a single-player game.

How long does World Cup USA 94 take to play?

As a sports game, World Cup USA 94 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.

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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