Donald Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump will host Cristiano Ronaldo at the White House on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in a meeting confirmed by three White House officials. The visit comes days after Portugal secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, where the 40-year-old captain will chase one final shot at the trophy.

Ronaldo personally requested the meeting after publicly praising Trump as “one of the men who can help change the world” during a recent interview with Piers Morgan. The Portuguese star previously sent Trump a signed Al-Nassr jersey inscribed “For President Donald Trump. Playing for peace.”

Adding intrigue, the visit coincides with Trump’s scheduled meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Ronaldo’s employer at Al-Nassr, though officials stress the two engagements are separate.

Cristiano Ronaldo

With Portugal now confirmed for the 2026 World Cup, speculation is growing about a potential pre-tournament friendly against the United States in March 2026, giving American fans an early chance to see CR7 on home soil.

The encounter blends sport, diplomacy, and celebrity in classic Trump style, continuing his pattern of welcoming global football figures to the Oval Office.