What is the 38-0 game?
38-0 is a football draft challenge: build an XI, simulate a 38-match season, and aim for 38 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses. Wordlecup's version uses J1 League players from Japan.
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38-0 Game: Build Your J1 League XI
Play a free 38-0 football draft game. Spin a J1 club and season, draft 11 players, and simulate 38 matches.
38-0 means a perfect 38-match season: 38 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses.
Kickoff
J1 League
38 matches
Best
0-0-0
Streak
0
Runs
0
Formation
LW
ST
RW
CM
CM
CM
LB
CB
CB
RB
GK
Difficulty
Show ratings
Pick mode
Player ratings
Era
-0 club-seasons
Player pool from official J.League roster and league appearance records.
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Daily route saves your streak. Practice runs are for testing formations.
How to Play the 38-0 Football Draft Game
Choose a formation, spin a J1 squad, and fill all eleven positions. Then choose a manager style and run the season simulator. Your target is 38 wins, with no draws or losses.
1Set your J1 routeChoose a formation, difficulty, ratings mode, and J1 season pool.
2Spin the J1 squadEach round lands on a real J1 club-season from the roster and appearance records.
3Pick player and slotSquad First lets you pick a player first. Position First lets you choose the empty slot first.
4Build your XIRepeat until all 11 positions are filled with J.League talent.
5Choose a managerPick a manager style for the full 38-match simulation.
6Chase 38-0Try to finish with 38 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.
38-0 Game FAQ
How do I play the 38-0 football draft game?
Choose a formation and start a daily challenge or practice run. In Squad First, spin a J1 club and season, pick a player, then fill an open position. In Position First, select an empty slot before spinning. Repeat until your XI has eleven players, choose a manager style, then simulate the season.
Is the 38-0 game free, and do I need to download it?
This J1 version is free to play in your browser on a phone or computer. No account or download is needed. You can play the daily challenge or try additional practice runs.
Can I play 38-0 with Premier League players or all leagues?
The playable version on this page uses J1 League players. It has no Premier League or all-leagues player pool. It is a separate Wordlecup game for fans who want to build a Japanese football XI.
What is the difference between daily and practice mode?
The daily J1 challenge uses a date-based draft route and saves your streak in this browser. Practice lets you start more runs and try different formations and settings without changing your daily streak.
How do I get a 38-0 record in the J1 League game?
A 38-0 record means winning all 38 simulated matches. Draft players who fit every position and choose a manager style for your XI. A strong team can still drop points: the simulator does not guarantee a perfect season or predict real match results.
What data does the J1 player pool use?
The playable pool uses cleaned 2015-2025 J1 player source seasons from official J.LEAGUE player directory roster rows merged with J.League Data Site league-only appearance, minute, and goal records. Player source seasons are separate from the 38-match simulation route.
Is this an official J.League game?
No. Wordlecup is an independent fan-made sports puzzle site. League, club, and player references are used descriptively for football discussion and gameplay.