FIFA 2001 PS1 box art

PlayStation · Sports

FIFA 2001

Certified classic

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperEA Canada
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesFIFA
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 18

FIFA 2001 is a sports game released in 2000 for the PlayStation, developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Among the 248 PS1 sports games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

It is part of the FIFA series; on the PS1 you can also try FIFA 97, FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 and FIFA Soccer 96. The series also appears on other systems with FIFA International Soccer (Master System) and FIFA International Soccer (Genesis). EA Canada also made Need for Speed: High Stakes, 2002 FIFA World Cup and NBA Live 2001 for the PS1.

FIFA 2001 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 FIFA 2001 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 2001 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

FIFA 2001 cheats & codes

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

Max Reverse Joker CommandD01156F6 ????
Home Team Score Modifier80037EDC 00??
Away Team Score Modifier80037EE0 00??
Enable Code (Must Be On)D00B8DA0 E180 800B8DA0 E080
Goal's Score ModifierD009CE52 2442 8009CE50 00??

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FIFA 2001 walkthroughs & guides

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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.

FIFA 2001 FAQ

When did FIFA 2001 come out on the PS1?

FIFA 2001 was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made FIFA 2001?

It was developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts.

Is FIFA 2001 multiplayer?

Yes. FIFA 2001 supports up to 2 players.

How long does FIFA 2001 take to play?

As a sports game, FIFA 2001 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 2001 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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