Boston becomes 'mini-Scotland' before World Cup opener
Author: Megan BonarPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: United States
Sports

Between 20,000 and 30,000 Scottish fans have descended on Boston for Scotland's first World Cup match in 28 years, against Haiti. The city is adorned with Scottish flags, kilts, and even statues wearing traffic cones. Some fans quit their jobs to attend, and American school buses are transporting supporters to the stadium. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey noted the hysteria.
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