Scottish fan praises New York City during 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
A Scottish soccer fan has expressed admiration for New York City while attending the 2026 World Cup. In a street interview, he highlighted the city's hospitality, generous locals, and positive experiences with law enforcement. Despite prior perceptions of New York as unfriendly, he described his visit as filled with happy surprises. The tournament continues at MetLife Stadium with eight matches, including games featuring Ecuador vs Germany and the World Cup final on July 19.
- •Scottish fan praises New York hospitality and local generosity.
- •Fan noted no issues with police during his visit.
- •MetLife Stadium will host eight World Cup matches.
- •Upcoming matches include Ecuador vs Germany on June 25.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — New York City given glowing review from a Scottish fan during the 2026 World Cup
"It is probably fair to say that before the 2026 World Cup, America did not have the best reputation on the global stage. However, this summer’s tournament has brought the country some positive PR, with fans from a host of nations expressing their love for the food, culture and more.
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