Tecmo Cup Soccer Game NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

Tecmo Cup Soccer Game

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1992
GenreSports
DeveloperTecmo
PublisherTecmo
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Tecmo Cup Soccer Game is a sports game released in 1992 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Tecmo. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Tecmo Cup: Football Game.

It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie. Among the 132 NES sports games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

Tecmo also made Ninja Gaiden, Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos and Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom for the NES.

Tecmo Cup Soccer Game 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)

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Tecmo Cup Soccer Game 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Cup Soccer Game gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Tecmo Cup Soccer Game cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

1st Player Score Modifier05E0:00
2nd Player / CPU Score Modifier05E1:00
Infinite Time06A1:A7

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Tecmo Cup Soccer Game walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Tecmo Cup Soccer Game FAQ

When did Tecmo Cup Soccer Game come out on the NES?

Tecmo Cup Soccer Game was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.

Who made Tecmo Cup Soccer Game?

It was developed by Tecmo.

Is Tecmo Cup Soccer Game multiplayer?

No. Tecmo Cup Soccer Game is a single-player game.

How long does Tecmo Cup Soccer Game take to play?

As a sports game, Tecmo Cup Soccer Game 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 Tecmo Cup Soccer Game 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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