Justin Trudeau skips Canada match for ‘Boyfriend Duties’ with Katy Perry
Key takeaways
- Hours later, he appeared in a luxury suite at SoFi Stadium in California for the USA’s 4-1 win over Paraguay.
- Trudeau’s Response: “You Know Who I’m Rooting For”
- After social media backlash, Trudeau, 54, addressed the criticism on X:
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sparked debate after skipping Canada’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match in Toronto to watch girlfriend Katy Perry perform at the US ceremony in Inglewood instead.
While Canada earned a historic 1-1 draw against Bosnia & Herzegovina at BMO Field — featuring a star-studded Toronto ceremony with Ryan Reynolds, Mike Myers, Alanis Morissette, and Nora Fatehi performing the anthem Siir Siir — Trudeau was notably absent.
Hours later, he appeared in a luxury suite at SoFi Stadium in California for the USA’s 4-1 win over Paraguay. Perry, 41, headlined the US opening ceremony in a floor-length silver dress, performing before kickoff. The couple was photographed holding hands and watching from a box.