FIFA Soccer '96

FIFA Soccer '96 on Game Boy presents a traditional soccer experience built around match play from an isometric perspective, where players directly control the athletes. The available content includes 217 teams, with 59 of these being national teams, though real names are not used due to licensing restrictions.

Several modes are offered for competition, such as friendly matches, national leagues, tournaments, and playoffs. Users can configure various match settings, including weather conditions and the possibility of athlete injuries, and can select a global preference for gameplay that leans more toward action or simulation. Technical and content differences from console versions are noted, such as a reduced number of national leagues and the absence of features like a practice mode, save functionality, or a team editor.