The English FA asked other nations to support its call for a delay to allow a rival candidate to step forward, rather than allow Blatter, 75, to be re-elected unopposed for a fourth term.
The Scottish FA backed its English counterpart, but other national associations seemed less willing to throw their weight behind the Britons.
"We call on FIFA and ask other national associations to support us with two initiatives," English FA chairman David Bernstein said in a statement.
"First, to postpone the election and give credibility to this process, so any alternative reforming candidate could have the opportunity to stand for President."
"Secondly, to appoint a genuinely independent external party to make recommendations regarding improved governance and compliance procedures and structures throughout the FIFA decision making processes for consideration by the full membership," he added.
England's relations with FIFA have been strained since it failed in a bid to host the 2018 World Cup despite a campaign featured Prime Minister David Cameron and Prince William. FIFA awarded the competition to Russia last December.
The English move did not appear to have much momentum behind it. "We have not had a chance to sit down and discuss the matter with the English or even to read their statement," Kirsten Nematandani, president of the South African Football Association, told Reuters by phone from Zurich.
"Maybe they will still seek to engage with us before the Congress starts."
"All this certainly does not do any good to the world of football," Fernand Duchaussoy told reporters.
"I hope there will not be a clash at the Congress tomorrow, but you cannot rule it out."
