Jordan FA president accuses FIFA of blackmail over World Cup issues
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, president of the Jordanian FA, has accused FIFA of "blackmail" in connection with World Cup prize money and support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino. He claims that Jordan faces obstacles such as visa issues for fans, high taxes for participation, and unpaid prize money from previous competitions. These comments follow Infantino's failed attempts to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, which sparked public backlash and boycotts from various football associations. The Jordan FA plans to withdraw support for Infantino's re-election next year, stating they will not endorse his leadership amid ongoing concerns.
- •Prince Ali accuses FIFA of coercing support for Infantino.
- •Jordan faces issues with fan visas, taxes, and delayed prize money.
- •Infantino's plans to sell World Cup stakes prompted public outcry.
- •European and other football associations backed calls for Infantino's accountability.
- •Jordan FA intends to withdraw endorsement for Infantino's re-election.
- 6:05 PMESPN Soccer — Jordan FA president accuses FIFA of 'blackmail'
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan FA chief accuses FIFA’s Infantino of ‘blackmail’ over endorsement
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Jordanian FA president accuses FIFA of blackmail!
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Gianni Infantino accused of ‘blackmail’ by Jordan FA president after foiled Fifa plan
"Serious new accusations surrounding FIFA.Since the leak of the FFE project, which planned to create a private company holding the World Cup rights in order to open its capital to private investors, FI...
"FIFA has been accused of "blackmailing" Jordan over World Cup money in return for their support for Gianni Infantino to stay on as president.
"Fallout from failed FIFA World Cup selloff continues, as Jordan FA president joins list of Gianni Infantino detractors.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 4, 2026, 6:05 PMJordan FA president accuses FIFA of 'blackmail'
FIFA has been accused of "blackmailing" Jordan over World Cup money in return for their support for Gianni Infantino to stay on as president.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:49 PMJordan FA chief accuses FIFA’s Infantino of ‘blackmail’ over endorsement
Fallout from failed FIFA World Cup selloff continues, as Jordan FA president joins list of Gianni Infantino detractors.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:07 PM🚨 Jordanian FA president accuses FIFA of blackmail!
Serious new accusations surrounding FIFA.Since the leak of the FFE project, which planned to create a private company holding the World Cup rights in order to open its capital to private investors, FI...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:51 PMGianni Infantino accused of ‘blackmail’ by Jordan FA president after foiled Fifa plan
Infantino was forced to abandon his plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and Fifa tournaments to private investors
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