Even though you have DirectX 12, FIFA 08 needs older DLLs. Download from Microsoft. Install it – this won’t overwrite your newer DirectX.
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Here’s a detailed content piece (suitable for a blog post, FAQ, or troubleshooting guide) addressing the error when trying to run FIFA 08 on Windows 10 or 11 (especially relevant around 2019–present). Even though you have DirectX 12, FIFA 08 needs older DLLs