Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTrudeau missed Canada's game to support Katy Perry (AP)Former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau faced criticism for missing Canada’s opening World Cup match, opting instead to attend the US opening ceremony. Trudeau attended the Los Angeles event to support his girlfriend, pop star Katy Perry, who was a headline performer. Responding to the backlash on social media platform X, Trudeau defended his choice by stating it was due to “supportive boyfriend duties”. Katy Perry performed her hit 'Wonder' at the ceremony, preceding Team USA’s game against Paraguay, which the US side won 4-1. Trudeau concluded his nine-year tenure as Canada’s prime minister after stepping down as Liberal Party leader in January 2025. In fullJustin Trudeau responds to critics after skipping Canada World Cup game for Katy PerryThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Trudeau's girlfriend, Katy Perry, sang before the U.S.'s game against Paraguay on Friday.

Within a few minutes of the spotting, Canadians took to social media to express their disappointment with the former Canadian Prime Minister attending the game in Los Angeles…

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States' World Cup opening match. This sparked online debate as Canada's game occurred simultaneously. Trudeau…

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing online criticism. He attended the United States' opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to support girlfriend Katy Perry.…

L’ancien Premier ministre était présent pour soutenir sa compagne Katy Perry, chargée de la cérémonie d’ouverture de la Coupe du monde.

Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call. But you know who I’m rooting for to take the Cup 🇨🇦 https://t.co/85DXvsyCPp

Former Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States’ World Cup opener against Paraguay rather than his own nation’s game vs.

El ex primer ministro de Canadá Justin Trudeau asistió el viernes al partido inaugural de la Copa del Mundo de Estados Unidos contra Paraguay en Inglewood, California, y no al…

Trudeau attended USA’s first World Cup match after skipping Canada’s opening game

Justin Trudeau opted to support his girlfriend Katy Perry at the World Cup, not the Canadian men's national soccer team.

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Exprimer ministro acudió al partido inaugural de Estados Unidos, con Katy Perry