Former One Direction member Niall Horan says he will back Scotland at this summer’s World Cup. In comments reported by Scottish and Irish outlets, Horan indicates he plans to follow Scotland’s national team, referring to the country as “our Celtic brothers” and saying he will “stick with them.” The reports place the remarks in the context of Horan’s public appearances, including his performance at Capital’s Summertime Ball on Saturday, mentioned by BreakingNews.ie. One outlet also links Horan’s decision to Scotland’s tournament prospects and Ireland’s failure to qualify, noting that he supports Scotland after Ireland miss out. Other coverage reiterates the same core message that Horan is choosing Scotland as his World Cup team, without adding conflicting details. Overall, the sources agree that Horan publicly expresses support for Scotland ahead of the World Cup.