Play World Cup Italia '90 (Europe) Online
Slide tackles fly, refs whistle constantly, and pixelated crowds cheer as you boot long balls up the wing—it's messy, fast, and exactly how '90s football games should feel.
Game Overview
World Cup Italia '90 on the Genesis was Sega's attempt to cash in on the World Cup hype, and honestly? It's not bad. The top-down view makes it feel like a faster, slightly more chaotic version of Sensible Soccer—passing is simple, shooting feels chunky, and the refs love blowing the whistle for the slightest foul. The pixelated crowds and national team kits give it that early '90s charm, though don't expect FIFA-level realism here.
First match I played was England vs. West Germany (of course), and within minutes I was sliding into tackles way too hard and spamming long balls up the wing. The AI isn’t exactly genius, but it’s fun in that arcade-y way where you can just pick a team and go. Feels like the kind of game you’d rent for a weekend with friends, then forget about until someone brings up retro football games.
Download World Cup Italia '90 (Europe) ROM
You can download this ROM to play World Cup Italia '90 (Europe) offline using an Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
