FIFA 98: Road to World Cup
The late-1997 edition of FIFA was heavily tied in with the qualifying procedure for the 1998 World Cup. In the Road to the World Cup mode, you take a team from first qualification through to the main tournament, using the varying systems in different parts of the world. The game features 16 distinct outdoor stadia. The League play features 189 clubs and 11 leagues. Each team has specific crowd chants incorporated into the ambient sound. The action is faster than in previous versions, and AI has been expanded. Players have distinct facial feature and hair styles. Each match is introduced by Des Lynam and commentated on by John Motson and former Scotland international Andy Gray.
- Genre
- Sports
- Year
- 1997
- Developer
- Extended Play Productions|XYZ Productions
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts, Inc.
- Players
- 4
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
FIFA 98: Road to World Cup frequently asked questions
How do I play FIFA 98: Road to World Cup online with a friend?
FIFA 98: Road to World Cup (Genesis/Mega Drive) 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 FIFA 98: Road to World Cup on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find FIFA 98: Road to World Cup in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does FIFA 98: Road to World Cup 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 FIFA 98: Road to World Cup 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 FIFA 98: Road to World Cup 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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