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Justin Trudeau skipped Canada World Cup opener because girlfriend Katy Perry performed at US game
Trudeau said he chose to support Katy Perry’s pregame performance, drawing criticism from Canadian fans who said he put personal ties ahead of Team Canada.
- On Friday, Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, skipping Canada's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto to watch girlfriend Katy Perry perform.
- The couple confirmed their relationship in late 2025 and made their red carpet debut in June 2026, with Perry calling Trudeau 'the love of my life' at the Tribeca Festival premiere.
- Critics called the move 'unfortunate,' accusing the 54-year politician of putting 'personal relationships' ahead of the country, while social media users were divided between labeling him 'fraud' or telling him to 'live your life.'
- Addressing the backlash, Trudeau responded on social media that 'sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call,' clarifying his attendance was personal, not political, and asserting he remains 'rooting for' Team Canada to take the Cup.
- Canada, the United States, and Mexico are co-hosting this year's FIFA World Cup, a tournament blending sports and entertainment with celebrity performances like Perry's to expand global reach.
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Justin Trudeau is catching flak at home for choosing "boyfriend duties" over national pride. The former Canadian prime minister skipped Canada's opening World Cup match in Toronto on Friday, reports the BBC , opting instead to watch the US-Paraguay game in Los Angeles, where girlfriend Katy Perry performed. "Sometimes supportive boyfriend...
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Justin Trudeau Missed because of Katy Perry Canada's World Cup Opening: "Requirements as a Boyfriend
The former prime minister of all places was missing from Canada's first World Cup game. Instead, Justin Trudeau and his girlfriend, US pop star Katy Perry, watched the US game for a special reason.
·Berlin, Germany
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nin.rsCameras captured Katy Perry walking off the stage after the performance and greeting the former Canadian prime minister with a kiss.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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