International Soccer
The object of the game is to score more goals than your opponent in two simulated 45-minute periods. A goal is scored by kicking the ball into your opponent's net. Each player has a 4-man team. You control one man on your team Computer controls the other 3 and moves them to simulate a full 11-man team. You see 1/3 of the soccer field at any given time during game play. Screen moves (scrolls) to follow game play.
- Genre
- Sports/Soccer
- Year
- 1982
- Developer
- Mattel Electronics
- Publisher
- M Network
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
International Soccer frequently asked questions
How do I play International Soccer online with a friend?
International Soccer (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play International Soccer on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find International Soccer in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does International Soccer netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play International Soccer for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play International Soccer on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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