Boston becomes 'mini-Scotland' before World Cup opener
Summary
Scotland’s national soccer team will play their first World Cup game in 28 years against Haiti in Boston. The city has become full of Scottish fans, known as the Tartan Army, who have gathered in large numbers to support their team.Key Facts
- Scotland’s first World Cup match since 1998 is against Haiti.
- The match takes place at Boston Stadium in Foxborough at 9:00 p.m. local time.
- Around 20,000 to 30,000 Scottish fans have traveled to Boston for the game.
- Fans have spread across nearby areas like New York and Rhode Island due to demand.
- The city shows many Scottish symbols, including flags and traditional clothing like kilts.
- Nearly 1,000 fans traveled on classic American school buses to save money.
- Local officials mention the loud presence of Scottish fans and are considering new rules for fan behavior.
- The weather in Boston for the match is expected to be hot, around 27 to 32 degrees Celsius (80-90 Fahrenheit).
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