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Coinpedia’s Fact Check: Will Cristiano Ronaldo be the Global Ambassador for Worldcoin WLD?

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Rizwan Ansari and Qadir AK

There’s a rumor buzzing on social media and crypto forums claiming that Cristiano Ronaldo has become the Global Ambassador for Worldcoin (WLD) after a private meeting with Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI and co-founder of Worldcoin. 

But wait, has either side confirmed it? Or is this just another viral rumour making waves on crypto Twitter and forums?

Let’s Decode the Truth 

Where Did This Claim Begin?

This viral claim came from an X post by “Samaltcoin.eth,” a verified parody account on the platform. While the name may sound official, it has no connection to Sam Altman or any authorized Worldcoin source.

The same parody account also jokingly claimed that Ronaldo said WLD would pump to $100.

Fact-Check: Is Cristiano Ronaldo the Global Ambassador for Worldcoin?

No official Announcement Confirming The Claim

No verifiable or credible sources confirm that Cristiano Ronaldo has been appointed Ambassador for Worldcoin ($WLD). Neither Worldcoin’s official channels nor Cristiano Ronaldo’s team have issued any statements confirming such a partnership. Worldcoin’s website and press releases remain silent on this matter.

Cristiano Ronaldo Esports World Cup Ambassador

Meanwhile, in reality, Cristiano Ronaldo has been appointed for a high-profile ambassadorial role in 2025 for the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, not any cryptocurrency or blockchain project.

Sam Altman, Don’t Believe In Celebrity Collaboration. 

Sam Altman focuses on AI development and has publicly discussed Worldcoin’s ambitious goals to create a global digital identity system, but has never hinted at celebrity endorsements from football stars.

Key Evidence Table: Coinpedia’s Fact Check

ClaimCoinpedia’s Evidence
Cristiano Ronaldo is Worldcoin’s Global AmbassadorNo official announcement; Ronaldo’s known ambassador roles differ
Announcement followed a private meeting with Sam Altman❌ No record or confirmation of such a meeting
The quote “He said $ WLD$100. I said Orb FTW.” is genuineUnverified, no official statement, Parody account origin.

Conclusion

ClaimCristiano Ronaldo has become the Global Ambassador for Worldcoin ($WLD) following a private meeting with Sam Altman.
Verdict❌ False
Fact-Check by CoinpediaThere is no credible or official evidence supporting the claim that Ronaldo is affiliated with Worldcoin as an ambassador. The rumor stems from a parody X account and lacks any formal backing from Cristiano Ronaldo, Worldcoin, or its co-founder, Sam Altman.
Meanwhile, the claim is based on viral misinformation, not fact.
Rizwan Ansari and Qadir AK

Rizwan is an experienced Crypto journalist with almost half a decade of experience covering everything related to the growing crypto industry — from price analysis to blockchain disruption. During this period, he’s authored more than 3,000 news articles for Coinpedia News.

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