The Football Association has scrapped plans to field Great Britain men 's and women 's football teams at the 2016 Rio Olympics , according to reports . The FA reportedly wrote to the Scottish , Welsh and Northern Irish associations on Monday to inform them of the decision after failing to gain their support . FIFA had confirmed that all four home nations would have to support a Team GB , and the Football Association of Wales especially has been vehemently opposed to the idea . Aaron Ramsey was part of the Team GB men 's football team at the 2012 London Olympic Games . The FA wrote to the Scottish , Welsh and Northern Irish associations in January telling them of its intent to enter men 's and women 's teams for Rio , but FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce confirmed earlier this month all home nations would have to consent . Boyce said : ' I was given an absolute categorical reassurance from FIFA that unless full agreement could be reached between England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland , there would be no GB team participating at next year 's Olympics . ' Team GB lost on penalties to South Korea to go out of the competition and failed to win a medal . Team GB footballer Gill Scott ( left ) and team mates off to training at Olympic Park , Stratford .
Football Assocation to reject calls to play Team GB football teams in Rio . Great Britain had two sides at the London 2012 Olympic Games . It will be seen as a major disappointment to fans who wanted the sides .