This is the first FIFA game to feature real-time 3D graphics on the Sega Saturn, PlayStation, 32X, and PC versions, using technology called “Virtual Stadium”. It is also the first in the series to present players with real player names and positions, with ranking, transfer and team customisation tools

FIFA 97 (also known as FIFA Soccer 97 ) is a video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts based around the game of football (soccer). It was released for the PC on June 24, 1996 and versions for PlayStation, SNES, Mega Drive and Sega Saturn followed. FIFA 97 was the fourth game in the FIFA Series and the second to use the Virtual Stadium engine.

While the indoor mode was no longer featured, the gameplay’s fluidity and responsiveness was increased.