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'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry

'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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