"?England and Scotland have both had requests to have the poppy on their players' armbands on Armistice Day rejected by FIFA, according to the Scottish FA.
FIFA rules prohibit players from wearing the poppy on their shirts, as it is seen as a political statement.
It is quite common for Premier League teams to have poppies on their shirts, but on international level, countries need special permission from FIFA - which the "?BBC report that world football's governing body has denied on this occasion.
England and Scotland are set to face off in a World Cup qualifying match on November 11, which is Armistice day, and their respective FAs had asked FIFA special dispensation allowing their squads to wear the poppy on armbands.
However, SFA Chief Stewart Regan claims that football's governing body rejected the requests. And because of that, he, along with FA Chief Martin Glenn will hold further talks with FIFA on Thursday.
"We will be asking for their support to try to give the people of England and Scotland what they want," Regan said to BBC Radio 5 Live.
Fifa turns down a request from England and Scotland for players to wear poppy armbands on Armistice Day
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"That is to use this match of a way of remembering people who lost their lives in the war.
"I can understand why they are doing this, but it is nothing more than a mark of respect. It is a personal choice. This is not about making some political point."
England have worn armbands bearing a poppy before, most recently for a friendly match against Spain five years ago after having permission granted.
"We are working closely with the Royal British Legion once again this year to honour and remember the sacrifices made by those serving in the armed forces," said a spokesman for the English FA.
"In recent weeks, the FA has led remembrance discussions with Fifa to allow the England team to show its support for the Poppy Appeal during the World Cup qualifier with Scotland."