Scotland’s “Tartan Army” gathers in Boston as the national team prepares for its first World Cup match in 28 years. Multiple outlets report that celebrations begin in the city ahead of Scotland’s opening game against Haiti, which takes place in Massachusetts on Saturday. Fans and crowds are seen building in central areas of Boston, with reports describing a lively atmosphere as supporters arrive for the match.
Scotland Tartan Army celebrates in Boston ahead of World Cup opener vs Haiti
Scotland’s “Tartan Army” gathers in Boston as the national team prepares for its first World Cup match in 28 years. Multiple outlets report that celebrations begin in the city ahead of Scotland’s open...
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Key Points
- Scotland plays Haiti in its World Cup opener in Massachusetts on Saturday.
- The match is Scotland’s first World Cup game in 28 years.
- Fans gather in Boston ahead of kick-off as celebrations begin in the city centre.
- One report says around 5,000 ticketless supporters watch the match on a large screen at an official fan zone at Boston City Hall.
- Coverage includes references to celebrities and other public figures joining pre-match celebrations.
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DAI
Daily Record (Scotland)
Tartan Army triumphant in Boston as Scotland World Cup campaign off to a flier with Haiti win
Around 5,000 ticketless supporters in Boston flooded into to the official fan zone to watch the match unfold on a huge screen at the city hall on Saturday night.
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DAI
Daily Record (Scotland)
Crazy scenes in Boston as Tartan Army party in city centre ahead of kick-off
It's almost time for Scotland to play their World Cup opening match and the scenes in Boston speak for themselves.
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THE
The Independent - Sport
Tartan Army and celebrities start party ahead of Scotland’s first World Cup match in 28 years
Crowds have descended on Boston ahead of Scotland’s World Cup opener against Haiti on Saturday
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BEL
Belfast Telegraph
Tartan Army celebrations kick off in Boston for Scotland’s first World Cup match
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EVE
Evening Standard
Tartan Army celebrations kick off in Boston for Scotland’s first World Cup match
Scotland will take on Haiti in Massachusetts in their first World Cup match for 28 years.
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