Prince Ali accuses FIFA of blackmail over unpaid prize money
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Former FIFA vice president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein has accused FIFA, led by Gianni Infantino, of blackmail regarding unpaid prize money for the Jordan national team. The Jordanian federation claims it has not received funds from the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup, where Jordan finished as a runner-up to Morocco. In a social media post, Prince Ali criticized FIFA's leadership, stating he was pressured to endorse Infantino in exchange for financial support. FIFA has not responded to the allegations, which come amid increasing scrutiny of Infantino’s leadership and controversies surrounding proposed changes to World Cup profits.
- •Prince Ali claims FIFA is withholding $4.2 million due to Jordan's Arab Cup performance.
- •Al Hussein was told that endorsing Infantino would assist Jordan's financial case.
- •FIFA has not commented on the allegations made by Prince Ali.
- •The claim comes as Infantino faces backlash over his leadership and a failed financial plan.
- •Jordan's Federation has not received promised funds despite FIFA's reported financial reserves.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Former FIFA VP Prince Ali cites 'blackmail' by Infantino-led soccer body over unpaid prize money
"Former FIFA vice president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein criticized the soccer body’s leadership headed by Gianni Infantino on Tuesday, describing prize money withheld from his Jordan national team as a kind of blackmail. Prince Ali said the Jordanian federation he leads still has not been paid money due for reaching the final of the FIFA Arab Cup played last December in Qatar. In a social media post, Prince Ali said that during the World Cup — where Jordan made its debut in June — he was told if he endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino “it would go a long way to helping our FA out.”
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