Nations League Soccer

Nations League Soccer is a football game that plays more like pool or table football than a normal football game. Nobody runs around: you take turns flicking your players, hit the ball with them, and try to get it into the goal. The in-game instructions call it Pool Soccer.

The menu has two choices: 1 player vs. CPU and 2 player mode. The game takes a while to load, and an ad plays after you pick a mode.

The instructions screen shows a top-down pitch and gives three simple rules:

You shoot first, then your opponent shoots. The two of you take turns.
Score off the walls. The ball can bounce off the sides.
Hit opposing players to move them out of the way and make an opening for your next shot on goal.

After that, each player picks a country from a list of 24 national teams, including Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the USA and Uruguay. Player 1 picks first. A "Match of the week" screen then lets you choose a formation (we saw 2-4-4 offered) before kick-off.

The pitch is shown from above, with eleven round players for each side and the ball in the centre. The top of the screen has a shot clock (it started at 9 seconds) and a match timer, the team names and the score are in the middle, and a label at the bottom shows whose turn it is. We flicked one player straight up the pitch, and the ball moved. We didn't play a full match.

How to play

Choose 2 player mode, skip the ad, and read the instructions. Press Continue.
Player 1 picks a team, then Player 2 picks a team.
Choose a formation and press Continue.
On your turn, drag one of your players to flick it at the ball. Watch the shot clock, because you have only a few seconds.
Take turns. Score more goals than your opponent before the match ends.

Tips

Use the walls. A bank shot off the side can get past a crowded goalmouth.
Knock the other team's players away. Opening a lane is as important as the shot.
Mind the shot clock. Don't take too long to line up your shot.
Choose a formation that suits you. Try a different one each match.

More sports games for two: Head Soccer 2022, Volley Clash and Air Hockey - 2 Players.

Frequently asked questions

Can two people play Nations League on the same device?

Yes. Choose 2 player mode. You take turns flicking your players on the same screen.

How do you control the players?

You flick them by dragging, like a pool shot. We flicked one player with the mouse and the ball moved.

How many teams are there?

The team list has 24 national teams. Each player picks one.

What is the shot clock?

A timer at the top of the screen that limits how long you have to take your shot. It started at 9 seconds in our game.

Is it free?

Yes. It runs in your browser with no download. An ad plays after you choose a mode.