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.
NewsByRyan CarrollReporterFionnuala Boyle
- 22:14, 13 JUN 2026
- Updated22:22, 13 JUN 2026
Crazy scenes have erupted in Boston as the Tartan Army party in the city centre ahead of kick-off. Hundreds of fans are drinking in the Union Street area with Scots spilling out of the many local boozers onto the street.
Supporters cheered “We’ve Got McGinn” and “No Scotland, No Party” while taking shade under trees to escape the blazing sunshine amid a heatwave in the city.
Some fans have enjoyed kicking a football around, while others have been singing along to bagpipes. And it has been a sea of Scotland tops as far as the eye can see, as supporters draped in saltires soak up the atmosphere.
Scotland will take on Haiti at 9pm local time and around five hours before kick-off some of those with tickets are starting to head towards the Gillette Stadium.
There were cheers as fans who had booked local school buses to the match were seen hanging out of windows singing, “Cheerio, cheerio, cheerio!”
Many of those without briefs for the big match will soon head to the nearby fan zone, while others are expected to pack out the local pubs.
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Scotland supporters have been going wild ahead of the country’s opening match against Haiti on June 14
The excitement is at fever pitch ahead of the opener against Haiti tonight
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Scotland fans are getting into the spirit ahead of the Haiti game
Fans are desperate to see us start our campaign with a win
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Steve Clarke’s side are gearing up for our first appearance at a FIFA extravaganza in 28 years
Jubilant Scotland fans are buoyant and in high spirits ahead of Scotland vs Haiti later on
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You know the party doesn’t really start until Scotland get us rocking
Ever since that unforgettable night at Hampden in November, the countdown has been on
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Scotland fans are in the mood to party
June 14 is the day Scotland kick off their first World Cup campaign in 28 years
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Local police officers have been joining in the fun as Scotland fans take to the Boston streets
The Stateside Tartan Army are making their presence felt
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The Tartan Army have been partying with locals in the Boston fan zone and beyond
It is saltires and sun galore as Scotland fans gear up for kick-off
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Scotland fans have been enjoying the American hospitality since arriving over the pond earlier this week
As temperatures soar, fans continue to soak up the sunshine
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The Bostonites have been enjoying getting pictures with the many kilted fans
Scotland heading to the Haiti game on board a yellow American school bus
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The fan zone is set to hold 5,000 ticketless supporters during the Haiti match tonight
Fans have been dancing and bagpipes have been getting played in Boston today
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Some fans will be watching from the impressive arena while others will be watching from nearby bars
Those in attendance held up saltires alongside the stars and stripes
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The city is bouncing thanks to Scotland fans who are showing their good nature
Supporters pulled on their Scotland tops and dusted off their kilts for a kick about in the city centre
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After 28 long years, the wait is nearly over
Families and supporters young and old are taking to the streets of Boston in preparation for tonight’s game
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The younger generation are sure to be inspired by Scotland’s appearance in the World Cup 2026
The Tartan Army have descended on the US city for the country’s first World Cup in nearly 30 years
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