Tecmo World Cup '92 Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Tecmo World Cup '92

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenreSports
DeveloperSims
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Sims and published by SEGA, Tecmo World Cup '92 arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993 as a sports game.

It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.

Sims also made Out Run 2019, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie and ATP Tour Championship Tennis for the Genesis.

Tecmo World Cup '92 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
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Tecmo World Cup '92 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Tecmo World Cup '92 gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Tecmo World Cup '92 cheats & codes

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

Team 1 Score Modifier (P1)FFF125:XX
Team 2 Score Modifier (P2/CPU)FFF127:XX

See all Tecmo World Cup '92 cheats

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Tecmo World Cup '92 FAQ

When did Tecmo World Cup '92 come out on the Genesis?

Tecmo World Cup '92 was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made Tecmo World Cup '92?

It was developed by Sims and published by SEGA.

Is Tecmo World Cup '92 multiplayer?

Yes. Tecmo World Cup '92 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Tecmo World Cup '92 take to play?

As a sports game, Tecmo World Cup '92 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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