Genesis/Mega Drive

FIFA International Soccer

The game that started the best-selling series licensed by football's world governing body, this first installment in the long running series used a dimetric (colloquially known as isometric) viewpoint, previously unusual in football games but quickly imitated by several titles. The televisual presentation, one of the unique points of the early EA Sports titles, with hosts introducing the matches, was another thing making the game stand out from a market dominated by Sensible Soccer and Kick Off games. Based on international teams (with fictional player names), their abilities in each skill area rated out of 10 to give the player an overall impression of how good they are. The options availab...

Genre: Sports
Year: 1993
Developer: Extended Play Productions
Publisher: Electronic Arts, Inc.
Players: 4

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Achievements

12 achievements · 73 total points

Securing the... Only 2 Points? Win a group stage match in a tournament without using passwords, having only 1 team selected and always controlling that team. [Single Player] [No EA All Stars]
3 pts
Tournament Knockouts Reached Qualify for the knockout stage of a tournament without using passwords, having only 1 team selected and always controlling that team. [Single Player] [No EA All Stars]
5 pts
Tournament Finalist Win the semifinals of the knockout stage of a tournament without using passwords, having only 1 team selected and always controlling that team. [Single Player] [No EA All Stars]
5 pts
Tournament Champion Win a tournament without using passwords, having only 1 team selected and always controlling that team. [Single Player] [No EA All Stars]
10 pts
Legendary Kick Off Score a goal in the first 5 seconds of a match without changing your controlled team. [Single Player]
5 pts
Where's the Shootouts? Win a Sudden Death tiebreaker without changing your controlled team during the entire match. [Single Player]
5 pts
Just Like the Real Thing! Win a full-length match without changing your controlled team. [Single Player]
10 pts
So Realistic! Win a match with the Goal Keepers, Fouls, Game Type and Offside settings at their hardest setting without changing your controlled team. [Single Player]
5 pts
Underdog Victory Win as Qatar against the EA All Stars while always controlling Qatar. [Single Player]
10 pts
Remaking History As home Brazil, win 7 - 0 or better against Germany by regulation time while always controlling Brazil. [Single Player]
5 pts
Who Are You? Win a mirror match without changing your controlled side. [Single Player]
5 pts
Snarky League Reference Run away from the referee for 6 seconds. [Single Player]
5 pts

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FIFA International Soccer frequently asked questions

How do I play FIFA International Soccer online with a friend?

FIFA International Soccer (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 International Soccer on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find FIFA International Soccer in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does FIFA 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.

Does FIFA International Soccer have achievements?

Yes, FIFA International Soccer has 12 achievements worth 73 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play FIFA 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 FIFA International Soccer on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.