Tengen World Cup Soccer Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Sports

Tengen World Cup Soccer

SystemSega Game Gear
GenreSports
DeveloperSims
PublisherTengen
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Sims and published by Tengen, Tengen World Cup Soccer arrived on the Sega Game Gear as a sports game.

Sims also made Tom & Jerry: The Movie, Disney's Aladdin and Alien Syndrome for the Game Gear.

Tengen World Cup Soccer supports up to 4 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
  • you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Tengen World Cup Soccer gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Tengen World Cup Soccer cheats & codes

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

Infinite Time (Switch On To Freeze Time)002-D4C-19E
1 Minute Per Half002-6DC-F7A 012-6EC-F7E
5 Minutes Per Half002-6DC-F7A 052-6EC-F7E
60 Minutes Per Half062-6DC-F7A 002-6EC-F7E

See all Tengen World Cup Soccer cheats

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Tengen World Cup Soccer FAQ

Who made Tengen World Cup Soccer?

It was developed by Sims and published by Tengen.

Is Tengen World Cup Soccer multiplayer?

Yes. Tengen World Cup Soccer supports up to 4 players.

How long does Tengen World Cup Soccer take to play?

As a sports game, Tengen World Cup Soccer 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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