Scotland fans celebrate culture during World Cup visit to Boston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Tartan Army is embracing Boston during their World Cup visit, engaging with locals and attending games at Fenway Park and the Toronto Blue Jays' Pride Night. An initiative to legalize haggis in Massachusetts sparked a social media stir, but it was later clarified as a joke. In contrast to previous tournaments, Scottish supporters have celebrated without any reported arrests, with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu initiating a sister city application with Glasgow. The festivities continue as thousands are expected to attend a Miami Marlins game next week.
- •Scotland's supporters are actively celebrating in Boston during the World Cup.
- •No arrests have been reported among supporters, contrasting with past tournaments.
- •Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a sister city initiative with Glasgow.
- •Fans plan to continue festivities at a Miami Marlins game next week.
- •The event has featured unique cultural exchanges, including a haggis declaration joke.
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland's Boston love affair one for the ages
- 10:29 PMBBC Sport — Scotland's Boston love affair one for the ages
"BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen looks at the Tartan Army's time in Boston as it gets set to finish.
"BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen looks at the Tartan Army's time in Boston as it gets set to finish.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:46 PMScotland's Boston love affair one for the ages
BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen looks at the Tartan Army's time in Boston as it gets set to finish.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 10:29 PMScotland's Boston love affair one for the ages
BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen looks at the Tartan Army's time in Boston as it gets set to finish.
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