World League Soccer SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

World League Soccer

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenreSports
DeveloperC-Lab
PublisherMindscape
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

World League Soccer is a sports game released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo, developed by C-Lab and published by Mindscape.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.

C-Lab also made Dekitate High School and Galaxy Wars for the SNES.

World League Soccer 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've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

World League Soccer gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

World League Soccer cheats & codes

33 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Each Goal Worth 2 (Player 1)D4AC-ADA3
Each Goal Worth 3 (Player 1)D7AC-ADA3
Each Goal Worth 4 (Player 1)D0AC-ADA3
Each Goal Worth 5 (Player 1)D9AC-ADA3
Each Goal Worth 6 (Player 1)D1AC-ADA3
Each Goal Worth 7 (Player 1)D5AC-ADA3

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

World League Soccer FAQ

When did World League Soccer come out on the SNES?

World League Soccer was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.

Who made World League Soccer?

It was developed by C-Lab and published by Mindscape.

Is World League Soccer multiplayer?

Yes. World League Soccer supports up to 2 players.

How long does World League Soccer take to play?

As a sports game, World League Soccer 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 World League Soccer 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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