Overview
- Justin Trudeau attended the United States vs. Paraguay match at SoFi Stadium on June 12 and was photographed and filmed sitting with Katy Perry and showing public affection during the game.
- Katy Perry headlined the U.S. opening ceremony, performing the song “Wonder” with 10‑year‑old singer Tius Luka before joining Trudeau in the stands.
- Canada played its own opening match in Toronto at the same time, drawing 1‑1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina, which led some Canadian fans to criticize Trudeau for being in Los Angeles instead of at Canada’s game.
- As criticism mounted online, Trudeau posted on X that “Sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call. But you know who I’m rooting for to take the Cup,” confirming his attendance while saying he still supports Canada.
- A short video purporting to show the couple kissing has circulated with limited verification and reporting varies on details, and commentators note Trudeau is a private citizen free to travel but remains subject to public scrutiny over optics.