About FIFA: Road to World Cup 98
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 is a football simulation game developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports in 1997. Instead of focusing only on club competitions, this entry puts the spotlight on the international game, recreating the excitement of qualifying for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. It combines licensed national teams, refined gameplay, and a deeper tournament structure, making it one of the most memorable football games of its era.
The game was released for PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Windows, Sega Saturn, and Game Boy. The PlayStation version stands out for its smooth 3D presentation, improved player animation, and more responsive controls. Matches feel faster and more physical, while upgraded ball physics and smarter player movement give you greater freedom to build attacks in different ways.
One of the biggest additions is the complete World Cup qualifying campaign. Nearly every FIFA member nation is included, allowing you to guide both football giants and underdogs through regional qualifiers before reaching the final tournament. Stadium atmosphere, weather conditions, and detailed team presentations add even more variety, helping each match feel unique.
Whether you're chasing World Cup qualification or simply enjoying a quick international match, Emulator Games Zone lets you experience FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 directly in your browser using the PlayStation Emulator, making it easy to relive one of the strongest classic FIFA releases.
How To Play
The heart of FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 is the World Cup qualification mode. After selecting a national team, you'll compete through regional qualifying groups, earning points over multiple matches to secure a place in the tournament. Every fixture matters, so consistency is just as important as winning individual games.
On the field, passing and movement feel more natural than in earlier entries. Teammates make better attacking runs, creating space for through balls, quick combinations, and crosses from wide areas. The improved ball physics also make long passes, first touches, and rebounds less predictable, encouraging you to adapt to each situation instead of repeating the same attacks.
Defending requires careful positioning rather than constant tackling. Closing passing lanes, staying between attackers and the goal, and timing your challenges correctly are often more effective than chasing the ball. Goalkeepers react more convincingly as well, making accurate finishing an important skill when clear opportunities appear.
This version also introduces more gameplay options, including custom tournaments and indoor football. Indoor matches are played on a smaller enclosed pitch where the ball stays in play almost constantly, leading to faster attacks, rapid passing sequences, and high-scoring games that feel very different from traditional outdoor matches.
