Scottish soccer fans blast bagpipes in Boston before World Cup match
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Scottish soccer fans arriving in Boston for their national team's World Cup match woke neighbors early by playing bagpipes loudly outside their Airbnb, as captured in a viral video with over 7 million views.
- The group, some dressed in traditional kilts and displaying Scotland flags, created a lively atmosphere reminiscent of a St. Patrick’s Day parade on a quiet Boston street at 6:30 a.m.
- A local neighbor, Mike Morrison, filmed the scene and later connected with the fans, who invited him for an early morning World Cup beer, highlighting the festive mood despite the early hour.
- Scottish supporters, excited for their first World Cup appearance since 1998, arrived in Boston after a transatlantic flight marked by heavy drinking, continuing their celebrations ahead of the team's match against Haiti at Boston Stadium.
- The fans' spirited arrival reflects the high anticipation and enthusiasm surrounding Scotland’s return to the World Cup stage after nearly three decades.