FIFA World Cup 2026: ‘Boyfriend duty calls, but…’: Justin Trudeau reacts after skipping Canada game to watch Team USA with girlfriend Katy Perry
justin trudeau He responded to the online backlash after he was spotted watching Team USA’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener with his girlfriend and pop star Katy Perry Instead of playing in Team Canada’s first game.The former Canadian prime minister became the center of controversy after cameras captured him in the stands at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 that day. Trudeau sat next to Perry, who performed at the opening ceremony before the World Cup kicked off.His presence raised eyebrows among fans, especially since Canada’s opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina had taken place just hours earlier in Toronto and ended in a 1-1 draw.Questions about Justin’s loyalty began to circulate online. But Trudeau addressed the issue with a light-hearted post on X.He retweeted a New York Times article about his participation in the World Cup and wrote: “Sometimes it takes supporting your boyfriend. But you know who I root for to lift the trophy,” alongside a Canadian flag emoji.He wants to put an end to speculation that he ditched Team Canada in favor of Team USA because of his American girlfriend. Trudeau attended the U.S. team game with Perry but made clear his support for Canada’s World Cup bid has not changed.However, this explanation did not silence people completely. Some X users questioned why Trudeau chose to watch the U.S. team’s opener in Los Angeles instead of Canada’s game in Toronto.The current spat comes nearly a year after Trudeau’s relationship with Perry became public.The two first sparked dating rumors in July 2025 when they were photographed spending some intimate time together in Montreal. They were seen walking through Mount Royal Park before dining at Le Violon, a popular restaurant in the city. Shortly after, Trudeau was also spotted attending Perry’s Lifetime Tour concert in Montreal.The relationship was formed after the end of a long-term partnership. Trudeau and his ex-wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau announced their separation in August 2023 after 18 years of marriage. Perry and actor Orlando Bloom confirmed in July 2025 that their relationship had shifted to co-parenting daughter Daisy.Rumors of Trudeau’s romance with Perry persisted throughout the summer of 2025 and intensified later that year. In October, the two officially fell in love and their relationship became serious. They were later photographed embracing each other on a yacht.In December 2025, Perry appeared to confirm the relationship on Instagram.The couple continued to make public appearances together in 2026. Earlier this month, they attended New York’s Tribeca Music Festival and made their first red carpet appearance as a couple at the premiere of Perry’s concert film Tour of a Lifetime: Live in Paris.
