World Cup 98 Classic
PlayStation · Sports
2002 FIFA World Cup
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | EA Canada |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | FIFA World Cup |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Released for the PlayStation in 2002, 2002 FIFA World Cup is a sports game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts.
It landed about 7 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2002 include Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA Football 2003. Among the 248 PS1 sports games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the FIFA World Cup series; on the PS1 you can also try World Cup 98. The series also appears on other systems with World Cup USA '94 (SNES) and 2006 FIFA World Cup (DS). EA Canada also made Need for Speed: High Stakes, FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 and FIFA 99 for the PS1.
2002 FIFA World Cup 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 PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing 2002 FIFA World Cup 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
2002 FIFA World Cup walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for 2002 FIFA World Cup.
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
2002 FIFA World Cup FAQ
When did 2002 FIFA World Cup come out on the PS1?
2002 FIFA World Cup was released for the PlayStation in 2002.
Who made 2002 FIFA World Cup?
It was developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts.
Is 2002 FIFA World Cup multiplayer?
Yes. 2002 FIFA World Cup supports up to 2 players.
How long does 2002 FIFA World Cup take to play?
As a sports game, 2002 FIFA World Cup 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 2002 FIFA World Cup 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.