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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports
World Championship Soccer
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990, World Championship Soccer is a sports game developed by SEGA. Depending on the region, you may also know it as World Cup Italia '90.
It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP. Among the 208 Genesis sports games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
World Championship Soccer 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 want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing World Championship 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
World Championship Soccer cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Team 1 Score Modifier (P1) | FFF01C:XX |
|---|---|
| Team 2 Score Modifier (P2/CPU) | FFF01D:XX |
World Championship Soccer walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for World Championship Soccer.
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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.
World Championship Soccer FAQ
When did World Championship Soccer come out on the Genesis?
World Championship Soccer was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.
Who made World Championship Soccer?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is World Championship Soccer multiplayer?
Yes. World Championship Soccer supports up to 2 players.
How long does World Championship Soccer take to play?
As a sports game, World Championship 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.
Read more about World Championship Soccer 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.