The lead up to remembrance day regularly clashes with an international week in the football calendar. So almost every year, there has been a stand-off between national teams and football's governing body over whether players can display a poppy on their shirt.
Last year, FIFA fined England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for displaying the poppy, after they ruled it to be a political symbol.
Controversy has surrounded the issue almost every year, but FIFA are now proposing an amendment to the rulebook.
England will now be allowed to have a poppy on their shirts or armbands when Germany travel to Wembley on November 10, provided the visitors and match organisers agree.
FIFA have sent a circular to all member countries outlining the change, but it still has to be ratified by the law-governing IFAB at their next meeting.
The circular reads: 'When commemorating a significant national or international event, the sensibilities of the opposing team (including the supporters) and the general public should be carefully considered.
'Competition rules may contain further restrictions/limitations particularly in relation to the size, number and position of permitted slogans, statements and images.
'It is recommended that disputes relating to slogans, statements or images are resolved prior to a match/competition taking place.'
The FA will only comment once the decision is formally ratified by FIFA.