The future of the A-League's TV rights could come down to a game of chicken between Fox Sports and Football Federation Australia with the two organisations waiting for the other to flinch before claiming a breach of contract.

After a meeting between FFA chief executive James Johnson and Foxtel chief Patrick Delaney on Friday, the A-League clubs were told they will likely receive their final instalments of the broadcast deal for this year, but were given no assurances for the future.

FFA chief James Johnson is looking at alternatives in case Fox Sports withdraws from the A-League. Credit:AAP

Senior A-League sources suggest Fox Sports will likely be in breach of its contract if it does not pay its near $12 million bill to FFA on April 15. By keeping the deal intact for the remainder of this season, Fox could force FFA to breach the terms of the deal if the A-League is unable to deliver matches after receiving the final payment for this financial year.

With next to no chance of games being played in the coming months, Fox Sports could potentially walk away from the broadcast deal, arguing the FFA and A-League could not meet the terms of their agreement.