Scotland fans celebrate World Cup in Boston, boosting local beer demand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Boston is alive with energy as thousands of Scotland fans gather for the World Cup, celebrating in the streets and local pubs. Many fans anticipate Scotland's performance in the tournament, particularly after their recent win over Haiti. Local restaurants have had to increase their beer orders significantly, with Tennent's Lager seeing a marked rise in sales. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey supported the festivities by extending bar hours during the World Cup, contributing to the lively atmosphere across the city. Fans are expected to continue their celebrations as Scotland prepares to face Morocco.
- •Scotland fans gather in Boston for the World Cup.
- •Thousands estimated to be in the area, with celebrations underway.
- •Local bars report a surge in beer orders, especially Tennent's Lager.
- •Governor Healey extended bar hours to accommodate fans.
- •Scotland faces Morocco in their next match.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Boston, Scotland World Cup fans brought together in soccer kinship, celebration and love of beer
"Ever since Scotland fans learned they’d begin the country’s ninth World Cup appearance in Boston, plans were being made for a party. “I knew there was going to be a tsunami of Tartan Army (Scotland fans),” said Jason Waddleton, a Scotland native and owner of The Haven, a Scottish restaurant and bar in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood since 2010. First, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey agreed to temporarily extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup.
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