World Cup 2026 under scrutiny as costs, heat and travel limits loom, Trudeau headlines Katy Perry moment

TL;DR
With the 2026 World Cup underway, headlines focus on rising costs, extreme heat, environmental impact and travel restrictions, while a Trudeau moment over skipping Canada to watch Katy Perry adds political chatter to the sports discussion.
- 'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry BBC
- Justin Trudeau skipped Canada World Cup opener because girlfriend Katy Perry performed at US game AP News
- Justin Trudeau defends skipping Canada’s World Cup opener to attend U.S. match Toronto Star
- Justin Trudeau opts for USMNT’s World Cup opener, not Canada’s The New York Times
- World Cup controversy follows Trudeau to Los Angeles CTV News
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