FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Sports

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98

Certified classic

SystemNintendo 64
Released1997
GenreSports
DeveloperElectronic Arts
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesFIFA Soccer
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 25

Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997, FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 is a sports game developed by Electronic Arts.

It came out in the N64's second year on the market. Other notable N64 releases from 1997 include GoldenEye 007, Star Fox 64 and Diddy Kong Racing. Among the 95 N64 sports games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the FIFA Soccer series; on the N64 you can also try FIFA 99, World Cup 98 and FIFA Soccer 64. Electronic Arts also made J. League Live 64 for the N64.

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 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 want to experience one of the N64's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 cheats & codes

64 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

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Activator 1 P1D01C4684 0000
Activator 2 P1D01C4685 0000
Dual Activator P1D11C4684 0000
Activator 1 P2D01C468C 0000

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FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 walkthroughs & guides

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FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 FAQ

When did FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 come out on the N64?

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997.

Who made FIFA: Road to World Cup 98?

It was developed by Electronic Arts.

Is FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 multiplayer?

Yes. FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 supports up to 4 players.

How long does FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 take to play?

As a sports game, FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 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 FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 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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