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Football game based on the 1998 World Cup in France, featuring the full tournament with real or randomized groups and recreated venues. Group matches end without extra time, while knockout games can go to extra time and penalties like the real event.
What defines World Cup 98:
The closest matches for World Cup 98 are NBA Live 98, FIFA 2001: Major League Soccer and NBA Live 97. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes World Cup 98 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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