Pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had their hands full of PDA as they attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles.Perry took over the microphone while headlining the opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, where she delivered a powerful performance of her song “Wonder.”
The singer, who wore a futuristic silver dress, showed off her vocal range as she performed live with 10-year-old Norwegian singer Teus Luka, who lent his voice to the opening and closing lines of the original track.While Perry’s performance had the crowd buzzing, it was her post-performance clip that quickly went viral. The singer was seen running off the field with various artists and heading straight towards her boyfriend, Justin Trudeau.
Katy Perry kisses Justin Trudeau after World Cup performance
The beaming singer was seen running towards Justin, who welcomed her with open arms. According to videos circulating online, the two were seen sharing a kiss for the first time in public.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau hold hands during the game
This was not all; The couple also put their relationship in the spotlight as they held hands while watching Team USA take on Paraguay in their Group D match.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau make their red carpet debut
The public display of affection came after the couple made their first red carpet appearance earlier this week, at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Justin played the role of supportive friend when he joined Perry at The Lifetimes Tour Premiere.The opening celebrations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup attracted a host of international celebrities and artists, including Lisa, Anita, Tyla and Future.The first opening ceremony in Mexico City featured performances by Shakira and Burna Boy, who gave the first live performance of “Dai Dai”, the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Other artists who took the stage included Alejandro Fernandez, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, LA Azules and Mana.A second opening ceremony is scheduled to be held in Toronto, Canada, featuring performances from Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Ileana, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vigedream and William Prince.