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Scotland fans earn praise at World Cup and Boston game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:46 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Scotland fans earn praise at World Cup and Boston game

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During the World Cup, the Scottish fans, known as the Tartan Army, have generated significant excitement, particularly at their Group C opener against Haiti and a Boston Red Sox game. Graeme Souness commended their spirited celebrations, suggesting they bolster Scotland's image and tourism. Despite a 1-0 victory over Haiti, Souness stated that while the team’s performance was not stellar, their qualification chances remain strong. Scotland is set to play Morocco next in Boston, followed by a match against Brazil in Miami.

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•Scotland wins 1-0 against Haiti in the World Cup opener.
•Tartan Army celebrated at both the World Cup and Fenway Park.
•Graeme Souness praises the fans for promoting Scotland.
•Next match for Scotland is against Morocco in Boston.

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9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Tartan Army covering themselves in glory - Souness

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Former Scotland midfielder Graeme Souness reckons the Tartan Army's celebrations at the World Cup will do wonders for the tourism industry. Scotland fans have earned praise for the noise they generated both at Saturday's Group C opener against Haiti and at a Boston Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park the following day, as well as around the host city. "What an advert for Scotland - and for the Scottish Tourist Board," Souness said on BBC One's Breakfast.
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Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 9:46 AM
Tartan Army covering themselves in glory - Souness
Former Scotland midfielder Graeme Souness reckons the Tartan Army's celebrations at the World Cup will do wonders for the tourism industry. Scotland fans have earned praise for the noise they generated both at Saturday's Group C opener against Haiti and at a Boston Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park the following day, as well as around the host city. "What an advert for Scotland - and for the Scottish Tourist Board," Souness said on BBC One's Breakfast.

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