'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry
Summary
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau missed Canada’s first World Cup game to attend a U.S. match and watch his girlfriend, singer Katy Perry, perform. He explained on social media that he was fulfilling “supportive boyfriend duties” while still supporting Canada in the tournament.Key Facts
- Justin Trudeau did not attend Canada’s first World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Instead, he went to Los Angeles to watch the U.S. play Paraguay and see Katy Perry perform.
- Perry performed the song "Wonder" from her 2024 album at the World Cup opening ceremony.
- Trudeau and Perry have been publicly dating since July 2025 and confirmed their relationship in December.
- Some Canadians criticized Trudeau online, calling his absence disrespectful.
- Trudeau was married for 18 years before splitting with Sophie Grégoire in 2023; they have three children.
- The Canada match ended in a 1-1 draw while the U.S. won their game 4-1.
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