FIFA: Road to World Cup 98
Game Boy · 1997
About this game
The late-1997 edition of FIFA was heavily tied in with the qualifying procedure for the 1998 World Cup.
In the Road to the World Cup mode, you take a team from first qualification through to the main tournament, using the varying systems in different parts of the world.
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The game features 16 distinct outdoor stadia.
The League play features 189 clubs and 11 leagues.
Each team has specific crowd chants incorporated into the ambient sound.
The action is faster than in previous versions, and AI has been expanded.
Players have distinct facial feature and hair styles.
Each match is introduced by Des Lynam and commentated on by John Motson and former Scotland international Andy Gray.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 for Game Boy with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GB release dates back to 1997.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €5.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €20.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €47.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €51.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €16.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €5.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €20.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €47.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €16.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €51.95 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €39.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €16.41 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €5.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €46.58 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €51.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.05 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €20.22 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €16.34 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €6.88 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.03 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €46.39 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €51.03 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €20.14 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.01 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €46.21 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €50.83 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | PAL | €16.28 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €6.85 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 worth?
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 for Game Boy is currently worth €39.00 loose, €20.51 complete in box, and €47.24 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 rare?
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for FIFA: Road to World Cup 98?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For FIFA: Road to World Cup 98, loose is €39.00 and CIB is €20.51 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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