2002 FIFA World Cup

Developer: EA Canada

2002 FIFA World Cup on the PS1 delivers a compact, pick-up-and-play tournament experience that recreates the drama of the global competition. Controls are simplified for fast-paced matches, placing emphasis on timing, set pieces and knockout tension rather than deep management. Match play is immediate and satisfying, with local multiplayer that fuels couch competition and nostalgia for chippy polygons, triumphantly licensed teams, and bombastic music and commentary. Expect short bursts of intense play, penalty shootouts that can flip moods, and a sense of achievement guiding your nation through the bracket — authentic World Cup thrills tailored to retro hardware.