News media are already falling in love with Scotland’s supporters as they cover the celebrations
The Americans can’t seem to get enough of Scotland’s support as they arrive in Boston(Image: 2026 SNS Group)
The Tartan army has officially landed in Boston, and it hasn’t taken long for Scottish supporters to make an impression on the locals. Thousands of Scotland fans have traveled across the Atlantic ahead of the national team’s opener WC 2026 game against Haiti on Saturday, June 13, when Boston has already started stocking up on tartan, kilts and football chants.
American media have been quick to note the travel support, with a local news station interviewing fans as they arrived at Boston Logan International Airport.
A report from CBS Boston, shared on TikTok by WBZ News, captured the excitement surrounding the arrival of Scotland supporters and underlined the reputation that often follows the Tartan Army around the world. Introducing the segment, the reporter joked: “Scotland fans are known for three things. Their kilts, their chants and their libations.”
The clip featured supporters fresh off the run Scotlandincluding one fan who admitted that the celebrations had already begun long before they landed in the US.
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One fan, who seemed eager to start the festivities, told the reporter: “Been drinking since what time did I get up this morning? One o’clock in the morning I got up.” It clearly contributes to the reputation of being known for libation.
The journey itself appears to have been lively, with the reporter revealing: “The pilot told us when the beer ran out they switched to wine.”
Another fan joked that the lack of booze on board was the biggest problem they encountered during their trip. “We ran out of beer, that’s my only complaint. We got a round of applause when we landed. I don’t know if you do this. It’s a very Scottish thing,” he said.
The reporter predicted that the city would quickly become familiar with its Scottish visitors over the coming days. “By the end of the weekend, Boston will know the Scots, certainly by their attire,” he said.
The video report quickly gained attention online, with American viewers welcoming the Scottish invasion and sharing their excitement over the atmosphere the supporters are expected to bring to the city.
Several Americans admitted they had little or no knowledge of Scotland’s traveling support before watching the video, but were already looking forward to meeting fans in local bars and pubs.
One person commented: “There’s no way Boston is running out of beer. Don’t worry boys.”
Another joked: “They’ll probably be disappointed with our beer.” While others were already planning to join the celebrations of Scotland fans, as one user wrote: “I’m in central Massachusetts and stay away from Boston like the plague, but the Scots make me want to visit a Boston pub and make friends.”
The Boston Globe took to the streets of the city, heading into the bars to see if they could chat to the Tartan Army, and it seemed they had no shortage of Scotland fans soaking up the atmosphere.
In the video, the reporters spoke to two fans wearing Mexico strips as they said “the Scottish fanbase is here”, before the camera panned to several Scots jumping up and down as they cheered at their table.
The publication also spoke to a Scotland supporter who revealed he was in France the last time Scotland reached the World Cup way back in 1998. As he jokingly told the camera: “I’m here now. But I don’t think I’ll see one more.”
The video ended with loud chants from the Tartan Army as they sang Hey Baby, made popular by Australian singer DJ Otzi to sports fans across the globe.
Meanwhile, WBZ News Radio went to The Haven pub in Boston, which they claim is the “go-to spot for Scotland fans” because of its selection of Scottish-inspired food and drinks. The publication revealed that there were Scotland supporters in the bar who had just dropped off their bags and came straight to the pub from their plane.
Despite the large crowd of fans, the publication said they saw a few Bostonians in the mix who had joined the celebration, writing, “Some were surprised when a man began playing the Scottish national anthem on bagpipes.”
The Providence Journal alerted American’s to what the Tartan Army was all about. The publication let Americans know what to expect from the fans, who wear kilts and chant wherever they go.
Writes: “PROVIDENCE – Hear a “Braveheart”-like burr as you walk downtown? Are there some raucous bagpipers coming up your street?
“These are but two signs that the Scots have arrived.”
As the national team prepares to take the field on Saturday, it appears the supporters are intent on making a lasting impression on the Americans.
