Justin Trudeau uses Katy Perry excuse for watching USMNT over Canada at World Cup: ‘Boyfriend duties call’
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau drew plenty of criticism on Friday when he skipped Canada's opening World Cup match in Toronto in favor of watching the USA face Paraguay in Los Angeles.
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World Cup 2026 Soccer Justin Trudeau uses Katy Perry excuse for watching USMNT over Canada at World Cup: ‘Boyfriend duties call’ By Jake Nisse Published June 14, 2026, 6:01 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google You can’t spell USA without “US.” Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau drew plenty of criticism on Friday when he skipped Canada’s opening World Cup match in Toronto in favor of watching the USA face Paraguay in Los Angeles. Trudeau’s girlfriend, pop star Katy Perry, performed at the tournament’s opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium, and he explained it was his duty to support her in person.
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