Play World Cup 98 (E) Online

World Cup 98 came out on the Nintendo 64 in 1998, published by EA Sports. It was one of the stronger soccer titles on the system at the time, offering a straightforward take on the sport without much of the bloat seen in later entries. The game captured the atmosphere of the actual World Cup held that year, complete with official teams and kits.

You control a full squad of eleven players, passing and shooting your way toward the opponent's goal. The main objective is to win matches and ultimately lift the World Cup trophy. Key mechanics include through passes to split defenses, manual player switching for better positioning, and timed sliding tackles to break up attacks. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty feels fair on default settings, though higher levels demand more precision. It feels fluid and responsive, especially when you string together a series of quick passes leading to a goal.