Despite ongoing legal battles, Infantino is expected to be in good spirits during the World Cup in North America.

The filings come just before Infantino attends the World Cup in North America where he has shared political space with prominent figures.

The complaint includes a civil action aimed at appointing an investigating judge to oversee the case, targeting two other former FIFA officials as well.

Infantino, who won the FIFA presidency in 2016 and succeeded Sepp Blatter, was previously favored by Platini.

Platini’s lawyers are also planning a civil lawsuit against FIFA to seek damages for Platini.

Additional information and developments are expected to follow the filing.

Further details regarding the case will be announced subsequently.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially set to begin on June 11 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Michel Platini has revived a criminal complaint in Paris accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino and five Swiss officials of conspiracy, false accusation, and influence peddling tied to Platini’s bid to become FIFA president about a decade ago.

The complaint was announced in a statement to AFP and reported by Foot Mercato.

The new allegations arrive as Infantino prepares to oversee a World Cup in North America, a period during which he has engaged in political visibility with figures like Donald Trump.

FIFA declined to comment on Platini’s legal actions at the time of the announcement.