Scotland' hours before World cup opener
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Scotland is set to play Haiti in their first World Cup match in 28 years at Boston Stadium, Foxborough, with kickoff at 21:00 local time; an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 fans have traveled to Boston for the game.
- The city has been transformed by the presence of the Tartan Army, with Scottish flags and fans in kilts dominating the streets, creating a festive atmosphere reminiscent of a "little Scotland."
- Fans have utilized traditional American school buses to travel to the match, and many plan to participate in tailgate parties in the stadium carparks before the game.
- Local authorities, including Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Boston's mayor, have noted the significant noise and crowd activity, prompting considerations for new measures such as a consumption zone to manage fan behavior.
- While many fans are attending the match in Foxborough, thousands remain in Boston searching for venues to watch the game, highlighting the widespread enthusiasm and community engagement surrounding Scotland's World Cup appearance.