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News of FIFA's ruling broke just as Chelsea were taking part in their pre-match press conference ahead of their Champions League tie with Lyon on Thursday.
Chelsea captain Magda Eriksson, who plays national team football for World Cup finallists Sweden, was asked to give her thoughts about the decision. Her opinion was she "didn't understand" why captains are not allowed to wear special armbands.
"It's something I don't know much more about apart from what you've told me," she said to Sky Sports News reporter Fadumo Olow.
"But I think it's very unfortunate. We've been very clear in the women's game that we want to wear it as captains. A lot of national teams have come out and said it.
"I don't understand the decision. Let's follow it and hopefully we can raise our voices together and change it. But we will see."
England squad in full for Brazil and Australia friendlies
Goalkeepers: Mary Earps, Sandy MacIver, Ellie Roebuck, Hannah Hampton.Defenders: Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Maya Le Tissier, Esme Morgan, Lucy Parker, Leah Williamson.
Midfielders: Laura Coombs, Jordan Nobbs, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Keira Walsh.
Forwards: Rachel Daly, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Chloe Kelly, Jess Park, Alessia Russo, Katie Robinson.
Upcoming fixtures for England
April 6: England vs Brazil - kick-off 7.45pm, Women's Finalissima (Wembley Stadium)April 11: England vs Australia - kick-off 7.45pm, friendly (Gtech Stadium)