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Fans celebrate as Scotland drinks Boston pubs dry during World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:59 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Fans celebrate as Scotland drinks Boston pubs dry during World Cup

Summary

During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Scotland's fans made a significant impact in Boston, celebrating their team's 1-0 victory over Haiti on June 14. The extensive celebrations led to Boston pubs nearly running dry, with some reporting sales surpassing even St. Patrick's Day. As the Scottish fans prepared for their next match against Morocco in Foxborough, there is potential for more festive atmosphere. Reports highlighted the civility of the fans despite their drinking, with social media amplifying the spectacle.

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By the Numbers

•Scotland fans celebrated a 1-0 win over Haiti on June 14.
•Boston pubs nearly ran dry during the celebrations.
•Some bars reported sales three times higher than St. Patrick's Day.
•Scottish fans will next face Morocco on June 19 in Foxborough.

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We’re barely a week into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the stories coming out of this edition are already proving to be some of the most entertaining ones we’ve seen. Right after the United States kicked things off and got the ball rolling with a 4-1 win over Paraguay, Spain were held to a goalless draw against Cape Verde, and Lionel Messi made a bit of World Cup history with a hat-trick.
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