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World Cup 98 - PlayStation 1

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  • <b>Please Note: Due to age of retro games, some cosmetic wear is expected.</b>
  • <b>Includes: Disc only.</b>

Features

  • Complete World Cup structure — The full France ’98 tournament is recreated from start to finish, including authentic group placements, knockout brackets, and the progression rules used in the real event. Teams advance or are eliminated based on match results, goal differential, and tiebreakers, mirroring the real competition.
  • All qualifying national teams — Beyond the 32 teams that appeared in France, the game includes every nation that participated in the qualification rounds. This allows players to rewrite history by taking any country—from major contenders to underdogs—through the full tournament path.
  • Authentic broadcast-style presentation — Matches open with national anthems, team lineups, and stadium flyovers. In‑game overlays, camera angles, and commentary are designed to resemble late‑90s televised soccer broadcasts, giving each match a big‑event feel.
  • Refined gameplay engine — Built on the foundation of FIFA: Road to World Cup 98, the game features smoother dribbling, more responsive passing, improved ball physics, and better collision detection. Tackles feel more controlled, shots have clearer weight and curve, and player movement is more fluid.
  • Expanded tactical options — Players can adjust formations, assign roles, and modify team mentality (attacking, defensive, balanced). Individual player positions and responsibilities can be fine‑tuned, allowing for deeper strategic control before and during matches.
  • Skill moves and player abilities — Certain players have unique strengths such as speed bursts, stronger shots, or tighter ball control. Skill moves like step‑overs, feints, and quick turns help create space and break defensive lines.
  • Multiple gameplay modes — In addition to the full World Cup, the game includes friendly matches, custom tournaments, training sessions, and scenario challenges that recreate memorable moments or difficult match situations.
  • Penalty shootout mechanics — Shootouts use a dedicated system with timing‑based shot placement and goalkeeper reactions. Pressure increases with each kick, capturing the tension of real tournament deciders.
  • Stadium variety and atmosphere — Stadiums inspired by the French venues feature unique lighting, crowd colors, and field textures. Crowd chants, reactions to near‑misses, and rising excitement during close matches help build immersion.
  • Dynamic commentary and audio — Commentary reacts to player performance, missed chances, fouls, and goals. Crowd noise shifts based on momentum, adding energy to comebacks or late‑game drama.
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World Cup 98 delivers the full experience of the 1998 FIFA World Cup with every national team that competed in qualification, authentic kits, stadiums inspired by the French venues, and presentation modeled after televised broadcasts. Players can recreate the entire tournament, jump into quick matches, or explore additional modes that highlight classic matchups and skill challenges.

General

Brand Name Sony
GameStop Exclusive false

Gameplay

Number of Players 1
Online Multiplayer false
Co-op Mode false
Perspective Side-Scroller
Genre Sports
Interactive Elements No Interactive Elements

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Publisher Name Sony
Developer Name -

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