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Scotland Fans Fill Boston Streets Ahead of World Cup Match
Thousands of Scotland supporters arrived in Boston for the national team's first World Cup appearance in 28 years. Local businesses reported packed venues and early beer shortages as fans gathered for matches and charity events.
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Scotland supporters began arriving in Boston several days before their team's World Cup match against Haiti. Thousands traveled from across the Atlantic, filling hotels, bars and streets with bagpipe music and team songs. Local residents described early-morning bagpipe performances outside rented homes and large groups marching toward Fenway Park on Sunday.
m. by pipes and later hosted visiting fans for a barbecue.
An evening fundraiser for Street Soccer Scotland took place on Friday. The event revived a tradition that began during the 1998 World Cup and was repeated during Euro 2024. Attendees included actors and broadcasters who gathered to support the charity. Organizers noted the gathering followed the pattern of earlier Tartan Army parties held in Paris nearly three decades ago.
Some flights carrying supporters were delayed after mechanical issues, including one incident involving engine smoke at Amsterdam's airport. Passengers reported that beer supplies on board ran out during the extended journey. Boston media outlets published front-page stories about crowded bars and the influx of visiting fans.
Local venues reported record attendance and repeated performances of team anthems throughout the weekend.
