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Platform
Game Boy
Genres
Soccer
Player Perspective
Top-down
Developers
Technos Japan
Publishers
Technos Japan · Arc System Works
Release date
April 24, 1991

Summary

Nekketsu Koukou Soccer-bu: World Cup-hen brings the chaotic charm of Nintendo World Cup to the Game Boy, rebranded in the West simply as World Cup. The handheld version lets you link up with friends via the classic link cable or the Four Player Adapter, turning a solo match into a frantic multiplayer showdown. Each side fields six players—a goalkeeper, two defenders, a midfielder and two forwards—so the action stays tight and fast‑paced. You can unleash up to five super shots per half, turning ordinary kicks into spectacular goal‑mouth fireworks. The game even spices things up with unconventional pitches, from slippery ice to gritty sand, keeping every match feeling fresh and unpredictable.

Storyline

In the Game Boy title Nekketsu Koukou Soccer‑bu: World Cup‑hen (often called Nekketsu High School Soccer Club: World Cup), thirteen national squads battle for the championship. The lineup features powerhouses such as Argentina, Brazil, and West Germany, alongside teams like Cameroon, England, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, the Soviet Union, Spain and the United States. Each team strives to claim the top spot in the tournament. The game’s story revolves around this global showdown, with the player guiding their chosen side through the matches.

Edited by Maya Carter

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