World Cup USA '94
↗ 1.1%
(Super Nintendo - US, Soccer)
 (En,Fr,De,Es,It,Nl,Pt,Sv).png)
 (En,Fr,De,Es,It,Nl,Pt,Sv).png)
 (En,Fr,De,Es,It,Nl,Pt,Sv).png)
 (En,Fr,De,Es,It,Nl,Pt,Sv).png)
 (En,Fr,De,Es,It,Nl,Pt,Sv).png)
 (En,Fr,De,Es,It,Nl,Pt,Sv).png)
 (En,Fr,De,Es,It,Nl,Pt,Sv).png)
 (En,Fr,De,Es,It,Nl,Pt,Sv).png)
Complete
$100.08
Loose $14.10
Manage Collection
Developed_By:
Tiertex Design Studios
Published_By:
U.S. Gold
Released On:
01 Jun 1994
Also available on:
The World Cup USA '94 is a football simulation game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The game follows the 1994 FIFA World Cup, where players take on the role of national teams from around the world competing for the coveted trophy.
Gameplay involves controlling your team through various matches, with the ultimate goal of winning the tournament. Players can choose from a range of teams, each with its unique strengths and weaknesses. The game features a simple yet addictive gameplay mechanic, making it easy to pick up and play.
UPC-A:
743175790047 (USA)
Part #:
SNS-U4-USA (USA)
YouTube
Reddit
Twitch
Wikipedia
DB
IGDB
RG
RAWG
HowLong
GF
GameFAQs
Prices as of 30 Jul 2026
Typical $100.08–$102.72 (last 90 days)
New
Complete
Loose
Box
Manual
Smoothed
Log · Auto
Medians
Volume
More Super Nintendo Soccer
Very Common
😊 7.7/10
NBA Jam
$46.35 (Complete)
Mar 1994
Very Common
Super Punch Out
$153.32 (Complete)
Oct 1994
Common
🙂 7.2/10
Tecmo Super Bowl
$41.50 (Complete)
Nov 1993
Common
😊 7.7/10
NBA Jam Tournament Edition
$45.50 (Complete)
Feb 1995
Common
Ken Griffey Jr Major League Baseball
$79.53 (Complete)
Apr 1994
Common
😊 7.8/10
Kirby's Dream Course
$127.50 (Complete)
Feb 1995
Common
NHL 94
$33.47 (Complete)
Oct 1993
Common
Ken Griffey Jr's Winning Run
$41.71 (Complete)
Jun 1996
Common
😊 7.8/10
Super Tennis
$19.61 (Complete)
Nov 1991
Common
🙂 7.0/10
WWF Royal Rumble
$47.96 (Complete)
Jun 1993
Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Welcome to World Cup USA '94
On June 17th, 1994 the greatest soccer event in the world kicks-off in the USA. Soccer's elite 24 nations meet head-on in their quest for the most prestigious prize in sport - the FIFA World Cup. For over 60 years the World Cup has symbolized sporting excellence and winning the esteemed trophy is the goal of every soccer playing country.
Here's your chance to take up the ultimate challenge and 'make soccer history.' Steer your team to the height of international success against the best soccer players in the world and re-write the XV World Cup record books.
World Cup USA '94 is the most comprehensive soccer simulation ever, capturing the magic of the world's largest single-sport event to the finest detail. You can make every strategic decision involved in the four-week tournament, or if you don't want to be bothered with tactics, go straight to kick-off.
The build-up to each game can be as complex or as simple as you like, but when you get onto the field only one question remains - have you got what it takes to win the World Cup, or will you be eliminated in the first round?
Soccer Basics
Here's a brief summary of the basics for beginners:
22 players (two teams of 11) chase a ball around a rectangular field trying to kick or head the ball into the opponent's goal.
There are several types of players:
•
Goalkeeper: Each side has one 'goalie' who is allowed to touch the ball with his hands in his own penalty area (unless it is deliberately passed back by one of his teammates). The 'keeper has the immense responsibility of stopping the opposition from scoring goals.
•
Defenders: These players must protect the goal by preventing opponents from shooting.
•
Mid-fielders: As the name suggests, 'middies' usually play in the middle of the field as a link between defense and attack, adopting the role of defender or forward as required.
•
Forwards: Also known as 'strikers,' they play up front and try to score goals.
To score a goal a player must first gain possession of the ball, either by receiving a pass from one of his teammates, intercepting an opponent's pass or tackling the opponent with the ball.
The referee may apply his vast knowledge of the game to decide that a tackle is illegal and award a free kick or penalty shot (if the foul is committed in the offender's own penalty area) to the opposition. The referee may then warn the aggressor by showing him a yellow card, remove him from the game with a red card, or ignore the infraction completely!
If the ball is knocked out of play; either a throw-in, goal kick or corner kick is awarded to the other team, according to where it goes out of play.
Each match is divided into two halves of 45 minutes, plus extra-time if the result is a draw (in a knockout tie) and a penalty shoot-out if the scores are still even after extra-time. Play kicks-off from the center-spot at the start of each half and after a goal is scored, and the teams swap ends at half-time.
There are many more rules and intricacies of this great game which you will pick-up as you play - the main point to remember is that the team that scores the most goals, wins.
Language Selection
You can play World Cup USA '94 in one of eight languages, represented by flags on the Language Selection screen. Use the Control pad to move the bouncing ball icon over the desired flag and press the A, B, X or Y button to make your choice. You will not be able to change the selection once it has been made unless you turn the system off.
Getting Started - The Main Menu
To select any feature on the Main Menu, move the bouncing ball over your desired option and press the A, B, X or Y button.
•
1. Official World Cup Tournament
•
2. Customized World Cup Tournament
•
3. Scrimmage
•
4. Practice Menu
•
5. Options Menu
1. Official World Cup Tournament
By selecting this feature you are able to use the Control pad to scroll through the qualifiers for World Cup USA '94 and select which of the 24 countries you wish to represent.
Press the A, B, X or Y button to select your team and then enter your name by using the Control pad to select each letter and pressing any button to confirm your choice until your name is complete (maximum 11 characters).
You can designate control of as many teams as you want or leave them computer-controlled. The Team Power Display shows a graphic representation of ability (speed, tackling, skill).
The screen will confirm your selections. When you are happy with the choices made, press Start. Should you wish to delete a team you have already selected, press Start before entering your name.
2. Customized World Cup Tournament
If your favorite team hasn't qualified for the 1994 World Cup, you can re-design the tournament by adding up to eight countries in place of the Official qualifiers and allocate each team to the group of your choice.
Select Option A and you are presented with the Official World Cup groupings plus an additional eight teams. These additional teams are listed in the box at the bottom left of the screen. Use the Control pad to highlight the team you wish to include and press the A, B, X or Y button. You will see the team's name move to the box in the lower right
Controls
A button
SHOOT (OR LONG KICK) (with the ball)
B button
PASS (with the ball)
Y button
CHIP (with the ball)
Control pad
bend shots and chips left and right immediately after you kick the ball (After Touch)
B button (held)
allows your player to turn on the spot before passing when the button is released (if Ball Trap Option is ON)
R button + Control pad
SELECT SPECIAL PLAY (set plays)
X button
SCAN MODE (held to show selection cursor to nominate players off-screen to receive a pass) (set plays)
Y button + X button
MOVE THE CHEN PLAYER (held with Control pad to move the player into the desired area) (set plays)
A/B/X/Y buttons
Press to confirm your selections (system startup)
Start
Press to pause during the match and access your in-game options / select certain options (system startup)
A, B, X or Y button
change the move in the selected box / confirm move change (Set Plays Editor)
any button
make a choice of formation (Formation Editor - B)
A, B, X or Y button + Control pad
move the ball and highlight each field region (Formation Editor - D)
A, B, X or Y button + Control pad (left and right)
select one of four settings to determine how far your players position themselves from the ball (Formation Editor - G)
Control pad (left)
guard the goal against a high shot on the left (goalkeeper)
Control pad (right)
guard the goal against a high shot on the right (goalkeeper)
Control pad (up)
guard the goal against a high shot in the center (goalkeeper)
A
Select choice / Team 1 options / Substitute selected player / Execute substitution / Replay the camera action / Change current formation
B
Select choice / Team 2 options / Substitute selected player / Execute substitution / Replay the camera action / Change current formation
X
Select choice / Substitute selected player / Execute substitution / Replay the camera action / Change current formation
Y
Select choice / Substitute selected player / Execute substitution / Replay the camera action / Change current formation
Control pad (left or right)
Scan through the players on the field
Search Games
Popular Consoles
By Year
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
© 2026 RetroGold. All rights reserved.