Former Canadian leader Justin Trudeau and girlfriend Katy Perry had some great seats as Team USA started their World Cup journey with a flourish.
Perry took center stage in the American version of the opening ceremony for the World Cup, then took in Team USA’s opening game against Paraguay with her boyfriend. Their appearance stirred some attention, though they were overshadowed by the fast start for the American team.
Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau Watch American Team
The singer was seen leaning in to talk to the former Canadian Prime Minister during the first half of the game, with Team USA getting off to a hot start with a 2-0 lead. The Fox Sports broadcast focused on the couple, with the outlet also sharing the clip in a post on X.
The American team would add a third goal shortly after they appeared on the broadcast, going into the half with a 3-0 lead.
Some questioned why Trudeau skipped out on the Canadian national team’s first game, which took place earlier in the day in Toronto and ended in a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. As the Canadian team’s website noted, it was a historic accomplishment for their national program.
“The result, in front of a raucous home crowd in Toronto, gives Canada its first-ever point in a senior menâs FIFA World Cup,” the report noted. “Canadaâs two previous appearances, at Mexico 1986 and Qatar 2022, ended with three losses and early elimination.
“But the draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina gives Canada a good chance at advancing out of Group B in the 2026 tournament, being co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.”
Katy Perry Played Big Role at World Cup
Perry performed at the opening ceremony for the World Cup on Friday, telling People magazine that she was excited to show off a song that she found fitting.
“It’s very fitting for the ceremonial song that I get to sing,” Perry said.
“And it’s not new,” the singer added. “It’s off of one of my records, and I’m very excited to perform it.”
This year’s World Cup is being hosted across North America, with separate opening ceremonies in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. As People noted, Perry was one of several performers to kick off the American iteration of the ceremony in Los Angeles on Friday.
“Later that same day, Perry will take the stage, as will Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla for the United States’ opening ceremony,” the report noted. “Dan + Shay have also been tapped to sing the national anthem, while Purahei Soul will perform the Paraguay national anthem.”
As The Express noted, Trudeau skipped out on the Canadian team’s first game and the opening ceremony north of the border — all in the name of supporting Perry.
“But many wondered whether the former Canadian Prime Minister, 54, would attend the US World Cup opening ceremony to support his girlfriend, Katy, and he did,” the report noted. “He did support her at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival on Monday, June 8, where the 41-year-old pop star premiered her concert film, Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live in Paris. Justin was not in attendance at the Canadian opening ceremony.”
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