Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 51
- Episode length
- 28 min
- Total watch time
- 23 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 4, 1994 – April 3, 1995
- Season
- Spring 1994
- Source
- Original story
- Original creator
- Marco Pagot, Gi Pagot
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 46/100
- Also known as
- I ragazzi del Mundial, Les Enfants du Mondial, Les enfants du Mondial
- Score across sites
- 5.22/10
- Official site
- raiplay.it/programmi/iragazzidelmundial
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
Together with the hero of this series, Brian Thompson an ex-reporter, we get to relive the great games of the Football World Cup. The story begins with the first selection which took place in Uruguay 1930 until 1994 when it was held in the United States. We also get a depiction of Thompson's life from his youth until now. We also see the game brilliantly reborn through spectacular players like Franz Beckenbauer, Müller Gard, Eusebio and the greatest of them all, Pelé. (Source: A somewhat rough translation of a summary of the series from the French site "Planéte Jeunesse")
Should you watch Soccer Fever?
Only if you enjoy sports, especially stories with football, foreign, male protagonist.
Reception is lukewarm: 46/100 on AniList. It's the #30 highest-rated anime of 1994.
At roughly 23 h 48 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 4 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
51 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Marco Pagot
- Original creator
- Gi Pagot
If you like Soccer Fever
Soccer Fever FAQ
How many episodes does Soccer Fever have?
Soccer Fever has 51 episodes of about 28 minutes each, roughly 23 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Soccer Fever?
About 23 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 24 days.
Is Soccer Fever finished?
Yes. Soccer Fever has finished airing — the final episode aired April 3, 1995.
Is there a season 2 of Soccer Fever?
No sequel is listed for Soccer Fever as of October 2026.
Is Soccer Fever based on a manga?
No. Soccer Fever is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.