Play FIFA Soccer '96 on GB Online

EA Sports released FIFA Soccer '96 for the Game Boy in 1995, a time when handheld football games were still a novelty. It was one of the few portable titles that tried to carry the FIFA name with some degree of authenticity, offering a condensed version of the console experience on a small, green-tinted screen.

You control a team of players, moving them up and down the pitch to pass, shoot, and tackle. The main goal is to outscore the opponent within the time limit. Key mechanics include sliding tackles to dispossess attackers and a through-pass system to send teammates on runs. The game moves at a brisk pace, and while the AI can be predictable on lower difficulties, it provides a decent challenge. It feels like a quick, satisfying football fix you can finish in a single bus ride.