Overview
- Trump singled out the Portuguese star during remarks, noting Barron met him and joking that his son now respects him more for the introduction.
- Elon Musk, Tim Cook and FIFA president Gianni Infantino were among the high-profile guests at the black-tie event.
- It remained unclear whether Ronaldo attended as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's official delegation.
- Trump earlier announced a 'FIFA Pass' with Infantino to give World Cup ticketholders priority U.S. visa interviews, with State and Homeland Security coordinating fan entry for 2026.
- Ronaldo plays for Saudi club Al-Nassr on a reported extension worth over $400 million and has said the 2026 World Cup will be his last, with Tuesday marking his first U.S. appearance in nearly a decade.