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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Go Viral in Appearance at Team USA World Cup
The couple drew broadcast attention as Team USA led Paraguay 3-0, while Trudeau faced questions for missing Canada’s earlier match.
On Friday, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry attended the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony and Team USA's opening match against Paraguay, with Fox Sports broadcasting the pair talking during the first half.
Perry performed at the Opening Ceremony before joining Trudeau in the stands as the American team secured a 3-0 lead by halftime, beginning their tournament journey with a strong offensive performance.
Earlier that day, Canada drew 1-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, earning their first-ever FIFA World Cup point, though some questioned why Trudeau skipped the match.
Canada's two previous appearances, at Mexico 1986 and Qatar 2022, ended with three losses and early elimination, contrasting sharply with the recent draw's historic significance.
Though overshadowed by the American team's fast start, the couple's appearance stirred viral attention as Fox Sports shared clips of the pair during the World Cup event.
His father was a Don Juan and his mother was hanging out with the Rolling Stones. Is it really surprising that Justin Trudeau is showing off with Katy Perry?
In a one-way match - the only match on the programme this night - the United States only made a bite of Paraguay (4-1) on Friday, at the opening of their World Cup.