Tartan Army parades through Boston to Fenway Park during World Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:31 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Scottish soccer fans, known as the Tartan Army, marched through Boston on June 14, 2026, ahead of a Red Sox game against the Texas Rangers. The march came after Scotland played its opening World Cup match this weekend in Foxborough. The Tartan Army's presence highlights their dedication to supporting the national team, even though it is not expected to advance far in the tournament. With many Scots residing in the New England area, they felt welcomed in Boston.
- •Tartan Army marches to Fenway Park before Red Sox game
- •Scotland played its first World Cup match on June 13
- •Scottish fans celebrate team spirit with traditional songs
- •Many Scots now live in the New England area
- •Tartan Army demonstrates cultural pride and community support
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Tartan Army takes over Boston as Scotland fans relish World Cup return
- 6:31 AMYahoo Sports — Soccer-Scotland's Tartan Army switches sports for a day in Boston
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Why Scotland's soccer fans, 'Tartan Army' are making massive parade walk through Boston to Fenway Park
"From drinking the bars dry to lustily serenading an iconic baseball stadium with a rendition of "Flower of Scotland", the bagpipe-playing, kilt-wearing hordes of the Tartan Army have captivated Boston since arriving at the World Cup.The Tartan Army were a welcome feature of many major tournaments towards the end of the last century.
"BOSTON, June 14 (Reuters) - Thousands of Scotland supporters who have descended on Boston for the World Cup took time off from football on Sunday to switch their focus to a different sport - baseball.
"Here's a look at why Scotland fans have taken over Boston.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:34 AMTartan Army takes over Boston as Scotland fans relish World Cup return
From drinking the bars dry to lustily serenading an iconic baseball stadium with a rendition of "Flower of Scotland", the bagpipe-playing, kilt-wearing hordes of the Tartan Army have captivated Boston since arriving at the World Cup.The Tartan Army were a welcome feature of many major tournaments towards the end of the last century.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:31 AMSoccer-Scotland's Tartan Army switches sports for a day in Boston
BOSTON, June 14 (Reuters) - Thousands of Scotland supporters who have descended on Boston for the World Cup took time off from football on Sunday to switch their focus to a different sport - baseball.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 11:34 PMWhy Scotland's soccer fans, 'Tartan Army' are making massive parade walk through Boston to Fenway Park
Here's a look at why Scotland fans have taken over Boston.
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