Play FIFA 98 - Road to World Cup Online

Summary

FIFA Road to World Cup 98, often just called FIFA 98, turned out to be a surprisingly rich send‑off for the Sega Mega Drive. While the core game stayed isometric – a nod to its FIFA 97 predecessor – the cartridge packed 172 national squads, 16 stadiums and an editor that let you tweak players and teams, a feature that felt ahead of its time. Each regional box sported a local hero on the cover – Roy Lassiter for the U.S., David Beckham in the U.K., Paolo Maldini in Italy – giving the game a personal touch that collectors still hunt for. The soundtrack was a mixtape of ’90s electronica, from Blur’s “Song 2” to three Crystal Method tracks and Electric Skychurch’s “Hugga Bear,” while Des Lynam introduced the action and John Motson and Andy Gray provided the play‑by‑play. Motion capture was handled by David Ginola, and the engine was a refined FIFA ‘97 build. Critics praised the depth of licensing and smooth animations, even as they noted occasional AI hiccups and frame‑rate drops. In Europe it became the last officially licensed Mega Drive title, sealing its place as a nostalgic milestone for retro fans.