What was the full title of the 1997 FIFA game commonly called FIFA 98?

The full title of the 1997 game commonly called FIFA 98 was FIFA: Road to World Cup 98.

Electronic Arts released the game in 1997 as the fourth main installment in the FIFA series. Its title highlighted the qualification journey toward the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which was hosted by France. The game included national teams and qualifying competition rather than being limited to the finals tournament.

Players and publications often shorten the name to FIFA 98, but that informal label is not the game’s complete official title. It is also distinct from FIFA World Cup 98, a separate EA game focused specifically on the tournament itself.

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 is remembered for its expanded national-team content, improved presentation, and soundtrack, which helped establish music as a prominent part of later FIFA releases.