World Cup 98
Game Boy · 1998
About this game
The licensed game of the 1998 Football World Cup held in France from June 10 to July 12 and the first World Cup licensed game distributed and developed by Electronic Arts features a tweaked FIFA 98 engine, with all 10 stadiums accurately designed and all 32 teams (plus 8 teams that failed to qualify but still deemed too important to leave out) featuring real names and close "look-a-like" kits.
Changes done to the 3D engine feature include on the fly in-game management with better player positioning AI (including the goalkeeper), and faster gameplay.
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An editor to change all player information is included, which affects simulated data: the team with higher ratings has a better chance of progressing through the next stage regardless if it is Brazil or China.
It's possible to play with the groups as determined by the real draw, randomize or customize them to the players' likings, mixing both qualified and additional teams.
Once the player wins a trophy, the first of the Classics matches is unlocked.
These are eight final matches in the competition's history which are unlocked as the player beats them one by one.
Friendlies, training matches and practice penalty shootouts close the modes available.
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 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 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 1998.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €32.24 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.12 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.89 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €185.40 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €203.94 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €80.60 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.15 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €185.87 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €32.33 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €80.81 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €204.45 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.92 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €32.27 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.90 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €204.13 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.13 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €185.57 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €80.68 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €185.48 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €204.02 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €32.26 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €80.64 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.89 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €62.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €9.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €5.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €24.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €56.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.27 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
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 World Cup 98 worth?
World Cup 98 for Game Boy is currently worth €13.90 loose, €24.72 complete in box, and €56.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is World Cup 98 rare?
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 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 World Cup 98, loose is €13.90 and CIB is €24.72 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is World Cup 98 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of World Cup 98 is currently worth €13.90 loose, versus €26.62 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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