What FIFA Game Has the World Cup?
Fans of the beautiful game often wonder which edition of EA Sports’ FIFA series includes the official World Cup tournament. The answer depends on the era you’re interested in. Over the past three decades EA has released both stand‑alone World Cup titles and integrated the competition into the main FIFA franchise. This article breaks down the history, highlights the most recent FIFA game that features the World Cup, and offers tips for getting the best experience.
History of FIFA World Cup Games
Early stand‑alone releases
The first official FIFA World Cup game was FIFA World Cup 98, launched for PlayStation, PC and Nintendo 64. It was followed by titles for each subsequent tournament:
- FIFA World Cup 2002 (South Korea & Japan)
- FIFA World Cup 2006 (Germany)
- FIFA World Cup 2010 (South Africa)
- FIFA World Cup 2014 (Brazil)
- FIFA World Cup 2018 (Russia)
These games were separate from the annual FIFA releases and focused exclusively on the World Cup format, featuring all qualified national teams, authentic stadiums and the official tournament structure.