See Tom Cruise, Katy Perry & More Stars at U.S. 2026 World Cup Opener
Justin Trudeau’s plans raised some eyebrows last Friday night.
However, it wasn’t due to any wild antics like dancing on tabletops or streaking in the park. Instead, the former Prime Minister of Canada spent the evening of June 12 watching the United States compete in its first game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup—while Canada played, ultimately missing his country’s opener.
As Trudeau himself noted, his girlfriend Katy Perry was performing at the World Cup’s Opening Ceremony ahead of the U.S. men’s national team game.
“Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call,” Trudeau tweeted in response to an article by The Athletic noting his absence at Canada’s game. “But you know who I’m rooting for to take the Cup.”
Indeed, the 54-year-old emphasized his support with a Canadian flag emoji at the end of his message.
Perry took the stage at SoFi Stadium on June 12 alongside performers Tyla, Future, Anitta, LISA , and Rema. She even performed a duet of her 2024 song “Wonder” with 10-year-old artist Tius , while flags from around the world were waved in a circle around them.
