Cristiano Ronaldo presence in the US sparks intrigue as he and the Saudi Crown Prince prepare for a high profile visit to Donald Trump

T he football world recently saw Cristiano Ronaldo's final action for the Portugal national team in their World Cup qualifying campaign . The superstar was shown a red card in the 59th minute during a 2-0 loss against Ireland , which meant he was unavailable for their final qualifier for the 2026 World Cup . His absence, however, was barely noticed as Portugal demolished Armenia 9-1 , securing their seventh consecutive World Cup appearance (Ronaldo's sixth). They will also enter the tournament as one of the 12 top-seeded teams for the group stage draw .

CR7 and Saudi Crown Prince Set for Diplomatic Visit with President Trump

Unable to participate in Sunday's final match, Cristiano Ronaldo and his wife, Georgina , took the opportunity to visit the United States , one of the host nations for the upcoming World Cup. However, the visit is more than just a sightseeing trip. According to Jake Taylor from MSNOWNews , Cristiano Ronaldo is scheduled to attend the White House alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a meeting with President Donald Trump .

Bin Salman , whom Ronaldo previously referred to as his "boss" in his high-profile interview with Piers Morgan , is making his first return to the United States in seven years to discuss the Abraham Accords and international relations from inside the Oval Office.

In the same interview a couple of weeks ago, Ronaldo openly stated that " Donald Trump is one of the guys that can help to change the world ." This remark suggests that Ronaldo likely had prior knowledge of his forthcoming White House visit , as arranging such high-level meetings involving figures with tightly packed schedules requires significant advance planning.

Given his unparalleled global celebrity- Ronaldo is the most-followed user on Instagram with over 668 million followers -his presence alongside the Crown Prince will undoubtedly amplify the international attention surrounding the diplomatic visit.

Ronaldo, Messi, and a Favorable Simpsons Prophecy

Cristiano Ronaldo is widely considered, alongside Lionel Messi, to be one of the most famous people on the planet . This status is built upon a legendary career in soccer, highlighted not only by his record as the all-time leading goal scorer but also by his transformative impact on every team he has joined. His historic career with Portugal is set to continue as he and Messi will become the first players to appear in six World Cups , constantly competing shoulder-to-shoulder for records.

While Messi secured the last World Cup in Qatar 2022 , Ronaldo has a piece of pop culture history providing a favorable omen for the next tournament. The Simpsons , a show credited with multiple accurate predictions over its run, once predicted that Portugal will win the 2026 World Cup in a final against Mexico , one of the three host nations (alongside the U.S. and Canada). While it remains to be seen if the prophecy will hold true, the star's career continues to be filled with historical milestones both on and off the pitch.