Boston celebrates partnership with Glasgow as Scotland fans arrive
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026

On June 19, Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu announced an agreement to officially twin Boston and Glasgow, highlighting the longstanding ties between Scotland and the U.S. Scotland fans are in Boston for the FIFA World Cup 2026, particularly in anticipation of their match against Morocco. The announcement comes as the Tartan Army continues to engage positively with local residents, exemplified by a fan expressing pride in Scottish identity through humorous attire. This development marks a notable moment in the build-up to the World Cup, reflecting the goodwill generated by the event.
- •Boston and Glasgow become twin cities
- •Mayor Wu announces partnership at an event
- •Scottish fans actively engaging with locals
- •Fans prepare for match against Morocco
- •Agreement emphasizes historical ties between Scotland and the U.S.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘The cops bought me an egg and cheese muffin’: Boston’s love affair with Tartan Army goes on
"Scotland fans in the Massachusetts city awaiting their game against Morocco have continued to make an impression on the locals On Thursday afternoon, local broadcasters in Boston went live to an event hosted by the city’s mayor, Michelle Wu. It was a significant moment, with Wu confirming a deal that would commemorate a new chapter for the city. Representatives of the other party were also present, and they were easy to spot. Particularly the one guy in a kilt and a T-shirt reading: “I’m not perfect, but I am Scottish, and that’s kind of the same thing.” The agreement signed will see Boston and Glasgow become twin cites. Officially, according to Wu, the arrangement will “create new opportunities for meaningful cooperation and mutual growth”. But who was she kidding. A more telling line was the one that reflected “longstanding ties between Scotland and the United States” and, of course, “the goodwill generated during the Fifa World Cup 2026”. In other words, Boston’s love affair with the Tartan Army is now official. Continue reading...
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