Trudeau Opts Out of Canada Show While Katy Perry Performs Abroad
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States’ World Cup opener on Friday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The match pitted the U.S. against Paraguay and concluded with a 4‑1 score, a victory that tied several World Cup milestones.
Trudeau chose to attend the U.S. game instead of Canada’s match against Bosnia‑Herzegovina, which began in Toronto later that afternoon. In a post on X, he explained that his girlfriend, singer Katy Perry, was performing in the pre‑match show, which led him to support her and attend the U.S. match.
Canada drew 1‑1 with Bosnia‑Herzegovina in Toronto, while the United States secured the win over Paraguay. The tournament is being co‑hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Trudeau served as Canada’s prime minister from 2015 to 2025. The official status of his attendance remains a public fact, with no reports of any health or safety concerns linked to the event.