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Red Sox president thanks Scotland fans for World Cup visit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:16 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Red Sox president thanks Scotland fans for World Cup visit

Summary

Boston Red Sox president Sam Kennedy expressed gratitude in a letter to Scotland's football fans following their World Cup visit. The Tartan Army, after their team's first victory in the World Cup in decades, created a lively atmosphere at Fenway Park, supporting the Red Sox despite their 6-4 loss to the Texas Rangers. Kennedy highlighted the memorable gathering and spirit the fans brought to Boston. Scotland's World Cup campaign continues as they prepare for a crucial match against Brazil in Miami on June 24.

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By the Numbers

•Sam Kennedy thanked Scotland fans for their Fenway support
•The Tartan Army celebrated a historic World Cup win over Haiti
•Scotland faces Brazil next in the World Cup on June 24
•Boston is hosting seven World Cup matches this summer
•Kennedy described the fans' spirit as unique in American sport

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1:16 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox president pens emotional ‘thank you’ letter to Scotland World Cup fans

What they're saying

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Boston Red Sox president Sam Kennedy has turned Scotland’s World Cup visit into one of Fenway Park’s warmest baseball memories of the summer. The Tartan Army came for football, then adopted Boston for a week.
— Yahoo Sports

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