Play FIFA - Road to World Cup 98 (Europe Online

Game Overview

Man, FIFA - Road to World Cup 98 on N64 takes me back. The second you boot it up, you're hit with that late '90s EA Sports energy—the menus have that chunky blue-and-white aesthetic, and the commentary kicks in immediately. The controls feel surprisingly smooth for an early 3D soccer game, though good luck nailing a bicycle kick without faceplanting half the time.

What’s cool is how they mixed real qualifiers with fictional teams—I spent way too long trying to get Liechtenstein to the World Cup (spoiler: it didn’t go well). The stadiums actually feel alive, with crowds that react to near misses, and the ball physics are just janky enough to make every match unpredictable. That soundtrack, though? Pure nostalgia grenade.

It’s not perfect—the graphics haven’t aged like fine wine—but there’s something about the way the keepers dive like they’re made of rubber that still cracks me up. If you’ve got an N64 emulator and a craving for retro soccer chaos, this one’s a solid pick.