No United Kingdom national football team currently exists, as there currently are separate teams representing each of the countries of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) in international football. These national teams compete in the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships and other internationals. A UK team has played in friendly matches, though never in a full FIFA international and not since 1955. However, the United Kingdom has competed in the association football tournament at the Olympic Games, where it is represented by the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic football team.
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