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Scotland fans adorn Boston statues with traffic cones during World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:02 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Scotland fans adorn Boston statues with traffic cones during World Cup

Summary

Scotland fans visiting Boston for the World Cup are decorating the city's statues with orange traffic cones, emulating a tradition from Glasgow. The fans, an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 strong, have shown their spirit ahead of their second match against Morocco. Statues of notable figures, including basketball legend Bill Russell, have been adorned for humorous effect. Boston authorities have begun removing the cones, but fans continue to celebrate the quirky gesture.

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Key Details

•Scotland fans traveled to Boston for their World Cup match against Haiti.
•Fans decorated statues including Bill Russell and the Arms of Friendship.
•Boston authorities have started removing the traffic cones.
•The practice is inspired by Glasgow's traffic cone tradition on the Duke of Wellington statue.
•Scotland aims to maintain high spirits ahead of their match against Morocco.

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10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Mischievous Scotland fans give Boston's statues traffic cone hats

What they're saying

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The practice is familiar to anyone from Glasgow, where the Duke of Wellington statue has been wearing a jaunty orange hat since the 1980s.
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