2026 World Cup: Jordan makes serious accusations against FIFA

More than two weeks after the end of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA finds itself once again at the heart of a heated controversy. This time, the accusations come from Jordan. The president of the Jordanian Football Federation, Prince Ali bin Hussein, has directly attacked the world football governing body and its president, Gianni Infantino.

According to comments reported by Sky Sports, the Jordanian leader claims to have faced several difficulties, including visas for his supporters wishing to travel to the United States, taxes applied in the host country, and the payment of bonuses related to the Arab Cup.

But the most serious accusation concerns the conditions allegedly imposed by FIFA for intervening in these various cases. According to Prince Ali, aid was conditional on support for Gianni Infantino's candidacy for another term as FIFA president.

The president of the Jordanian federation maintains he refused to comply with this demand, which he considers a form of blackmail. Faced with this situation, Jordan has reportedly decided to withdraw its support for Infantino in the lead-up to the FIFA presidential election.

This stance comes as several national federations have already expressed reservations about the governance of the organization and the ambitions of Gianni Infantino. England, Wales, and Sweden are among the nations that have distanced themselves from the FIFA president.

Prince Ali's statements could therefore increase the pressure on Gianni Infantino just months before the election. While these accusations are particularly serious, they will need to be substantiated with evidence to establish their veracity.

This new controversy further damages the image of FIFA and its president.