FA wanted to enter a men 's and women 's team to the Rio 2016 Olympics . The FA sent a letter to the home nations informing them of their intentions . They also asked for permission from FIFA, which they received in August 2015. FIFA made it clear all four nations had to be in agreement to enter teams .
FA wanted to enter a men 's and women 's team to the Rio 2016 Olympics . The FA sent a letter to the home nations informing them of their intentions . Plan was met with opposition by Welsh , Scottish and Northern Irish FA 's . FIFA made it clear all four nations had to be in agreement to enter teams .