Petition · past parliament
To try and get FIFA to allow our football teams to wear the poppy in matches.
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
FIFA are saying that the poppy should not be allowed to be worn in the England Vs Scotland football match as it may cause offence and breaks their rules. The poppy is a sign of remembrance to those who fought for our freedom. It is a time of reflection and respect for many conflicts in the past.
The poppy is something I feel very strongly about. It was introduced after the First World War and has now symbolised the sacrifices that our armed services have made. It is not a political symbol and I can`t see how it would cause any offence. I will be wearing my poppy with pride.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 1 Nov 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Nov 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
2 Nov 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.