‘Get me back to the good American side’: Scotland fans issue verdict on Boston and New York City

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20 Jun 2026 • 5:53 AM MYT
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‘Get me back to the good American side’: Scotland fans issue verdict on Boston and New York City

  • Over 20,000 Scotland fans have travelled to the US to support their team in the World Cup, with both of their first-round matches scheduled for Boston Stadium.
  • The 'Tartan Army' has been highly visible in Boston, with social media showing them marching with bagpipers and reportedly “drinking the city dry”.
  • When fans visited New York City between matches, some expressed a preference for Boston. One fan said: “We’ve got to get back to the good American side.”
  • Another Scotland fan said “I’ve noticed it’s not as good as Boston,” when commenting on New York, while others found the Big Apple friendly and welcoming.
  • Scotland fans have adopted Dawn the Duck, a Rhode Island-based mascot with a social media following, who led a procession ahead of their match against Morocco.

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