Scotland fans set World Cup noise record during national anthem
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Scotland's match against Haiti on June 14, 2026, marked their return to the World Cup after 28 years. Before the game at Gillette Stadium, the Scottish national anthem 'Flower of Scotland' was sung by an estimated 50,000 fans, reaching a record sound level of 125 decibels. This made it the loudest noise ever recorded at a World Cup event. The match itself resulted in Scotland's first World Cup victory in 36 years, with a final score of 1-0 against Haiti.
- •Scotland played Haiti on June 14, 2026, at Gillette Stadium.
- •Fans reportedly set a record noise level of 125 decibels.
- •This was Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998.
- •The match ended with Scotland winning 1-0 against Haiti.
- •An estimated 50,000 Scotland fans attended the match.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — How Scotland fans created 'loudest noise ever' in World Cup history
"The Scottish national anthem before Saturday's World Cup match reportedly made some history.
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