Justin Trudeau Skips Canada World Cup Game to Support Katy Perry

Justin Trudeau’s plans raised some eyebrows last Friday night.

But it wasn’t because he danced on tabletops or went 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—at the same time Canada played, ultimately missing his country’s opener.

After all, as Trudeau himself pointed out, 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.”

And indeed, the 54-year-old drove his message home with a Canadian flag emoji capping off his note.

Perry hit 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.