Scotland fans gather in Boston ahead of World Cup opener against Haiti
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Thousands of Scotland fans are arriving in Boston as the men's national team prepares for its first World Cup match in nearly 30 years. The Tartan Army is excited about the opening fixture against Haiti, scheduled for Saturday at 21:00 local time. While some fans faced travel permit issues, many have successfully made the journey. A variety of flights are bringing supporters to the East Coast, and the first game of the tournament kicks off with an opening ceremony on Thursday night. Fans are sharing their travel experiences and anticipation for the upcoming matches.
- •Scotland's first match is against Haiti on Saturday at 21:00 local time.
- •Travel issues have affected some fans, but thousands have arrived in the US.
- •Fans are excited to witness Scotland's return to the World Cup nearly three decades later.
- •The World Cup opening ceremony begins Thursday night with Mexico facing South Africa.
- •Tickets for the matches remain highly sought after among Scotland supporters.
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland fans arrive in the US as World Cup anticipation builds
"Thousands of Tartan Army members are travelling to Boston ahead of the country's first match at the weekend.
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