Although team line-ups were to reflect 1998 FIFA World Cup squads there are some inconsistencies.

The most significant differences from the original are: Every version of ISS Pro 98 / Winning Eleven 3 supports a variation of the Konami Code.

When used at the main menu, the player can unlock a special team to be used in Exhibition Matches.

[2] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 28 out of 40 for J.League Jikkyō Winning Eleven 3,[9] 30 out of 40 for World Soccer Jikkyō Winning Eleven 3: World Cup France '98,[8] and 31 out of 40 for the latter's Final Version edition.

[7] GamePro said, "With their superior all-around package, the FIFA games will still reign supreme for most, but ISS [sic] certainly deserves a look from soccer fans everywhere.