FIFA pays overdue Arab Cup prize money after dispute with Jordan FA

Jordan Football Association president Prince Ali bin Hussein has publicly accused FIFA of “blackmail” after the governing body allegedly delayed the disbursement of prize money from the recent Arab Cup. The claim emerged in a statement released by the Jordan FA, which said FIFA had threatened to withhold the funds unless the association complied with unspecified demands, prompting a dispute that left the tournament’s financial rewards in limbo for several weeks.

Following intense negotiations and pressure from regional football officials, FIFA confirmed that the outstanding prize money has now been transferred to the participating national federations, including Jordan. The settlement resolves the immediate financial controversy, though the Jordan FA indicated that it will seek clarification on the alleged coercive tactics and pursue measures to prevent similar incidents in future competitions.