FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 PS1 box art

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FIFA: Road to World Cup 98

Certified classic

SystemPlayStation
Released1997
GenreSports
DeveloperEA Canada
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–8 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesFIFA
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 25

Released for the PlayStation in 1997, FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 is a sports game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts.

It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D. Among the 248 PS1 sports games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the FIFA series; on the PS1 you can also try FIFA 97, FIFA Soccer 96 and FIFA Football 2004. 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: Road to World Cup 98 supports up to 8 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: 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 cheats & codes

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

Reverse Joker CommandD012DD22 ????
Home Team Score Modifier8004F7B8 00??
Away Team Score Modifier8004F7BC 00??
Goals Scored Modifier800B7078 00??
Infinite Creation Points800B1940 0000 800B1942 0000
P1 Can't Lose (Press Select)D012DD22 0001 8004F7B8 0063 D012DD22 0001 8004F7BC 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 PS1?

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

Who made FIFA: Road to World Cup 98?

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

Is FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 multiplayer?

Yes. FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 supports up to 8 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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