

Graphically, it is a major improvement over FIFA '98, with the inclusion of basic facial animations and different players' heights as well as certain other cosmetic features such as improved kits and emblems, although they are unlicensed.

The increasing number of websites dedicated to the game and a larger number of leagues (the Malaysian league was removed, and on its stead came two new leagues: the Belgian First Division and the Portuguese Primeira Liga this came to be a problem when the owners of the rights to the Primeira Liga tried to pull the game from the shelves locally). While the indoor mode was no longer featured, the gameplay's fluidity and responsiveness was increased.

Developed by EA Canada, it is published by Electronic Arts worldwide under the EA Sports label. FIFA 99 is the 1999 installment of EA Sports' series of football video games.
