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1998PC, PlayStation

Football game based on the 1998 World Cup in France, featuring the full tournament with real or randomized groups and recreated venues. Group matches end without extra time, while knockout games can go to extra time and penalties like the real event.

  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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In short: Games like World Cup 98

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes World Cup 98 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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FIFA: Road to World Cup 98

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1997PC, PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about World Cup 98: a realistic look, gameplay over story and co-op or multiplayer.

A classic 1997 football game where the Road to World Cup mode lets you guide a national team through worldwide qualifying to the 1998 tournament. It also offers many clubs, leagues and stadiums with team-specific crowd chants.

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2002 FIFA World Cup

Realistic visuals

The official game of the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, built on the FIFA 2002 engine with all qualified nations, stadiums and country stats. Great for quick tournaments solo or on the couch with friends.

2006 FIFA World Cup

Realistic visuals

The official football game of the 2006 World Cup in Germany: guide your national team from qualification through the tournament in authentic stadiums, with local multiplayer matches against friends.

NBA Live 98

Realistic visuals

A classic 90s basketball game from EA Sports with the NBA license, featuring real teams and players from the 1997-98 season. Best enjoyed in head-to-head matches on a single console.

NBA Live 97

Realistic visuals

A realism-focused 90s basketball game featuring all NBA teams, All-Star squads and a player creator. It offers exhibition games, full seasons and playoffs, along with dozens of offensive and defensive set plays.

Ashes Cricket

Bright, upbeat tone

Ashes Cricket is the officially licensed game of cricket's classic England versus Australia rivalry. You play through the 2017/2018 Ashes tours in both the men's and women's competitions and aim to lead your side to glory.

FIFA Soccer 97

Realistic visuals

A mid-90s football sim with John Motson's commentary, smooth MotionBlending animations and a choice between arcade and simulation styles. League and cup modes plus interactive replays round out the package.

NBA Live 2003

Realistic visuals

A basketball simulation featuring the 2002-03 NBA rosters, improved player faces, new motion-captured rebound animations and smooth 60 fps play. A fantasy draft and multiplayer support round out the package.

FIFA 2001: Major League Soccer

Realistic visuals

A classic turn-of-the-millennium football game featuring over 50 national teams and 17 leagues. Motion-captured animations and authentic licences deliver a realistic feel, especially in head-to-head matches with friends.

NHL 96

Realistic visuals

An early 3D-style EA Sports hockey game with the NHL license, real teams and players, full season and playoff modes, and toggleable fighting and penalties. Great for local head-to-head matches.

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