World Cup 98 (video game)

World Cup 98 is a football (soccer) video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts under the EA Sports label. It was released in 1998 to coincide with the 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France. The game was available on multiple platforms, including Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, Nintendo 64, and Game Boy.

World Cup 98 featured licensed teams and players from the tournament, allowing players to participate in a virtual representation of the World Cup competition. Gameplay included different modes, such as exhibition matches, tournaments, and practice modes. The game engine was an updated version of the one used in FIFA 98: Road to World Cup, with improved graphics and gameplay mechanics.

The soundtrack for World Cup 98 featured popular music tracks of the time. Critically, the game was generally well-received for its immersive atmosphere, realistic graphics (for the era), and engaging gameplay. It contributed to the popularization of football video games and helped to build the success of the FIFA franchise. World Cup 98 is considered a memorable title in the history of sports video games due to its timely release, authentic presentation of the World Cup, and its improvements over previous entries in the FIFA series.