1996 Fed Cup World Group
Introduction The '''World Group''' was the highest level of Fed Cup competition in 1996.Eight nations competed in a three-round knockout competition. Spain was the three-time defending champion, but they were defeated in the final by the finalist from the last two years, the United States, who captured their fifteenth title.
Participating teams '''Participating teams'''
Draw
First round ===Spain vs. South Africa======Argentina vs. France======Germany vs. Japan======Austria vs. United States===
Semifinals ===Spain vs. France======Japan vs. United States===
Final ===Spain vs. United States ===
References
See also *Fed Cup structure