McBeth had been due to take over as Britain's Fifa vice-president this week

McBeth, who had been due to take over as Britain's Fifa vice-president this week, implied that African and Caribbean associations were corrupt.

A spokesman said: "The four British associations can confirm that the statements attributed to Mr John McBeth most certainly do not represent us."

McBeth faces Fifa's ethics committee who will rule on the comments.

The spokesman continued: "We support the decision of Fifa of refer the matter to the Fifa ethics commission."

McBeth's remarks, reported widely in Scotland at the weekend, have infuriated senior Fifa figures.

And the Scottish Football Association were also quick to condemn the comments made by their former president.

An SFA spokesman said: "John McBeth's remarks were in no way representative of the views of the Scottish FA as an organisation.

"While we feel that his statements were ill-advised, it is clear to all who know him that he is not a racist.

"As the SFA has given strong and sustained support to football across the world, we hope this will not jeopardise the long-standing and positive relationships we have with our counterparts at football organisations throughout the globe."

Meanwhile, the new Scottish sports minister has urged McBeth to "consider his position".

The Scottish National Party's Stewart Maxwell says Mr McBeth may be "in the wrong job" if he stands by the remarks attributed to him.

McBeth's comments formed part of an interview with the Scottish Sunday press.

He said: "By and large the four British countries know what fair play is and when we're stepping out of line.

"But as soon as you hit Africa it's a slightly different kettle of fish. They're poor nations and want to grab what they can.

"I presume the Caribbean is much the same - they just come at it in a different way."

Concacaf president Jack Warner, who is from Trinidad and Tobago and is one of seven Fifa vice-presidents, said the confederation had sent a letter of condemnation to Fifa.

"Why did he only mention African and Caribbean countries?" asked Warner.

"To me that smacks of racism of the worst kind. We all feel deeply insulted."