Rod Stewart travels to Boston to watch Scotland’s first FIFA World Cup match, hours after cancelling a concert due to illness, multiple outlets report. Stewart posts or is pictured boarding a private jet for the game, with several accounts placing the trip less than 24 hours after the cancellation. He travels with his sons and is later seen cheering in the stands as Scotland plays Haiti at Boston’s stadium. Some reports say Stewart remarks about being “ill” and express optimism about Scotland qualifying, including a quote that he would be “die happy” if Scotland qualify. Coverage also highlights fan reaction: outlets describe criticism and accusations of the trip being disingenuous or “tone-deaf” because supporters had been expecting the cancelled show, including claims that some fans traveled to attend. Across the reports, the key points are that Stewart cancels a performance for health reasons, then attends Scotland’s World Cup match shortly afterward, drawing public backlash for the timing of the two events.