The last SNES FIFA, surprisingly polished for a late life entry. Decent animation, solid play, a classic pad session.
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Sports4 players3+
Description
Official FIFA football simulation featuring teams qualified for the 1998 World Cup. Published by EA Sports, released in Europe in 1997. Thirty-two qualified national teams, qualification, cup and exhibition modes, English commentary and Mode 7 visuals. European version of the FIFA World Cup simulation.
FIFA - Road to World Cup 98 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Released when the next generation was already here, this title pushes the machine onto the ground of television presentation: faithful national kits, turf with visible mowing patterns, animated advertising boards and detailed scoreboards. The players stay small but their running and shooting cycles are fuller than in earlier instalments.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,3 MB📅30/11/1997
Published by Electronic Arts
FIFA - Road to World Cup 98 (SNES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is FIFA - Road to World Cup 98 still worth playing in 2026?
The last FIFA released on Super Nintendo, Road to World Cup 98 surprises with its care for a generation's end, featuring thirty-two national sides, qualifying and cup modes and fairly readable Mode 7 graphics. The animation is decent and the gameplay solid, enough to offer a satisfying classic match on the SNES pad. Without rivalling the era's 32-bit versions, it remains the peak of football on the machine and a fine landing spot for anyone closing the FIFA chapter in 16-bit.
