It is the sixth game in the FIFA series and was released in 1998 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation and Nintendo 64.

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

Gamers may also create their own custom cups and leagues and select the teams they wish to participate.

"[31] In Japan, where the PlayStation version was ported and published by Electronic Arts Square under the name FIFA 99: Europa League Soccer (FIFA99 ヨーロッパリーグ・サッカー, FIFA 99 Yōroppa Rīgu Sakkā) on 26 August 1999, Famitsu gave it a score of 29 out of 40.

[33] At the 1999 Milia festival in Cannes, it took home a "Gold" prize for revenues above €50 million in the European Union during 1998.