World Championship Soccer

World Championship Soccer

Released1989
The game presents a top-down view of a simple version of soccer (there are no fouls, substitutions, or strategies). Players must dribble and pass the ball towards one end of the field and try to score a goal by forcing the ball into the opposing team's net.
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Details

DeveloperSega Enterprises, Ltd.
PublisherVirgin Mastertronic
ReleasedJune 29, 1989
StatusReleased
GenresSport
PlatformsSEG Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
ModesMultiplayerSingle player

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Mixed Reception50/100

About This Game

Players can compete in the 1990 FIFA World Cup through the official tournament brackets with any of the competing national teams, taking control from a top-down perspective as they work toward championship glory. The game faithfully recreates the actual group stages and match schedule of the tournament, providing an authentic recreation of one of soccer's premier competitions. Rather than requiring qualification rounds, players jump directly into the international stage, selecting their team and battling through the established tournament structure. Originally released with the official World Cup branding and imagery, the game was later repurposed and redistributed across various platforms under alternative titles, becoming a modest commercial success during its original run.