Play World Cup 98 (usa, Europe) Online

I remember picking up World Cup 98 for the Game Boy back in 1998. It was published by THQ, one of the familiar names for sports titles on the handheld. This was during the era when getting a full soccer simulation on the small, green-tinted screen was a notable event, a portable alternative to the bigger console versions of the tournament.

You control one of the 32 international teams, guiding them through the World Cup tournament mode. The main objective is to win the cup by progressing through the group stages and knockout rounds. The gameplay is a simplified version of soccer, built around passing, shooting, and tackling. Signature mechanics include the ability to perform sliding tackles to win the ball and the strategic use of through passes to break defensive lines. The pacing is generally quick, and while the controls are basic, the difficulty can spike against more aggressive computer teams. It feels like a straightforward and functional soccer game that captures the structure of the World Cup in your pocket.