⚽ 4GOAL WORLDCUP - Official Manual

Welcome to 4GOAL WORLDCUP! This special edition of the 4GOAL series brings the intensity of the world's greatest football tournament to your Commodore 64.

Featuring the top 16 national teams based on the 2026 rankings, this version is designed for pure competitive fun. Gather your friends, choose your nation, and fight for the most prestigious trophy in sports. It’s World Cup time—good luck!

🕹️ 1. BASIC CONTROLS

• Player 1: Joystick Port 2
• Player 2: Joystick Port 1
• Player 3: Joystick 3 (CGA/Protovision Adapter) OR Keyboard
• Player 4: Joystick 4 (CGA/Protovision Adapter) OR Keyboard

Keyboard Mapping (P3 & P4):

Command	Player 3 (P3)	Player 4 (P4)
Up	W	I
Down	S	K
Left	A	J
Right	D	L
Fire/Shoot	Q	O

• Note: The game menu is controlled exclusively by Player 1 (Joystick Port 2).

🚀 2. GAMEPLAY MECHANICS

• Variable Shooting: Shot power depends on button pressure. Quick taps for weak shots; longer presses for powerful strikes.
• The Sprint (Dash): When defending, perform a short speed burst to intercept or steal the ball. Renews every possession cycle.
• Defense & Collisions: Physical contact is key. Use strategic positioning to block shots or disrupt the opponent.
• After-Touch: You have 2 seconds after a shot to apply "curve" to the ball using the directional stick.
• AI Partnership: CPU teammates will intelligently pass the ball to their human partners.
• Goalkeepers: Fully CPU-controlled to ensure fair play.

🏆 3. THE WORLD CUP MODE

In 4GOAL WORLDCUP, the focus is entirely on the tournament.

• Format: Compete with the 16 best national teams in the world in a knockout bracket style to reach the grand final.
• Multiplayer Support: Supports up to 4 human players:
  • 2 Players: P1 (Human) + CPU vs. P3 (Human) + CPU (or P1+P2 on the same team).
  • 3 Players: P1 (Human) + CPU vs. P3 + P4 (Human).
  • 4 Players: P1 + P2 (Human) vs. P3 + P4 (Human).
• The Teams: Play with the elite of 2026, including powerhouses like Brazil, Argentina, France, Germany, Spain, and more!
• Uniforms: Fixed national colors. In case of a color clash, Team A defaults to Yellow/Blue and Team B to Red/White.

🌨️ 4. PITCH & DIFFICULTY

• Difficulty (Easy, Normal, Hard): Adjusts the skill and aggression of the CPU.
• Dynamic Pressure: During the final 10 seconds of a match, the CPU enters "Full Pressure" mode!
• Pitch Types: * GRASS: Standard physics.
  • WET: Higher friction, slower ball.
  • FROZEN: Slippery surface, faster gameplay.
  • RANDOM: Let the computer decide.
• Visual Styles: Choose between SOLID or CHECKERS patterns for the grass.

✨ Credits

• Code, Graphics & Sound: emmonks
• Special Thanks (Beta Testers): Vanessa, Greg, Tiago Al Alam, Jerônimo, Diego Smiths, Pablo Rosa, and Gladimir.

💬 Feedback & Support

• Comments: Leave a message on the itch.io page.
• E-mail: 4goal.c64@gmail.com