FIFA Soccer 96

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FIFA Soccer 96 is a football simulation developed by Extended Play Productions and published by Electronic Arts, released in 1995 for DOS and PlayStation as part of the long-running FIFA series. While earlier entries such as FIFA International Soccer and FIFA Soccer 95 had preceded it, this installment is widely regarded as the franchise's first major breakthrough, establishing the template and commercial momentum that gave rise to the annual release cycle the series became known for. The game puts players in control of football clubs and national teams, competing across matches that reflect the sport's real-world structure. Its combination of accessible gameplay and licensed content helped distinguish it from earlier entries and cemented the FIFA brand as a dominant force in sports gaming during the mid-1990s.