Play World Cup USA '94 Online

I picked up World Cup USA '94 for the Game Boy back when it came out, published by U.S. Gold. It was one of those portable sports titles that tried to capture the energy of the real tournament, fitting right in with the era's simple but competitive handheld offerings. The game didn't try to do too much, just gave you a solid chunk of soccer to carry around.

You control a team of small, blocky players, moving them up and down the field to pass and shoot. The main goal is to win matches and advance through the tournament brackets. Key mechanics include through passes to break defenses and timed sliding tackles that risk fouls if mistimed. The pace is quick, almost rushed, and scoring often feels more dependent on luck than strategy. It feels like a stripped down, frantic version of the sport, where every possession could lead to a goal.