Scotland fans – Tens of thousands of Scotland supporters, known as “The Tartan Army,” sang “Flower of Scotland” at Boston’s Boston Stadium ahead of Scotland’s first World Cup appearance in 28 years. The festive scene included bagpipes in the stands and more songs as Scotland
FOXBOROUGH — The first notes of “Flower of Scotland” rose through Boston Stadium just before Saturday’s World Cup kickoff, and they didn’t stay in the stands for long. They moved as one with the crowd—thousands of Scotland supporters singing together in the lead-up to Scotland’s match against Haiti.
Saturday night carried more than tournament noise. It marked the first time Scotland took part in World Cup action in 28 years. and “The Tartan Army” made sure the moment didn’t get buried under the usual pregame bustle. Ahead of New England’s first men’s World Cup match since 1994. tens of thousands poured into Foxborough for the anticipated start against Haiti.
On the third day of the international competition, the atmosphere turned unmistakably Scottish. Fans sang along as one before kickoff. and bagpipes could be seen across the stadium—Boston Stadium. better known as Gillette Stadium—lending the kind of sound that has long become part of Scotland’s football identity.
The singalong didn’t end with one song. Fans also turned to “Loch Lomond,” a familiar Scottish folk tune that has been a regular accompaniment at football matches. Earlier in the week. Scottish supporters had already taken over parts of Boston and greater New England. filling pubs. playing games of headers and volleys with police officers. and making their way down the viral “Cop Slide” at City Hall Plaza.
That revelry carried through to Foxborough as well, where the crowd kept celebrating right up to match time. A video of the anthem moment was shared online.
For both teams, the match has been a long time coming. The Tartan Army have not been on the World Cup stage since 1998, while Saturday also represents Haiti’s first trip to the tournament since 1974.
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Wait so they sang in Boston Stadium… does that count as being in Scotland too? lol
Tens of thousands singing “Flower of Scotland” like that is kinda dope. Also why is it always Scotland fans that go full hardcore, meanwhile my team can’t even score.
Cop Slide at City Hall Plaza? I thought that was illegal or something but I guess it’s fine if it’s soccer season. The article says “before Saturday’s World Cup kickoff” but then it’s talking about New England men’s World Cup match since 1994—so was this actually in Haiti too or nah?
I’m confused… it says Boston Stadium but then Gillette Stadium, and then Foxborough. Like which one are they calling it? Either way bagpipes + chants always feels like a wedding and a bar fight had a baby. If Haiti’s first World Cup since 1974, shouldn’t they be singing too or is Scotland just taking over the whole sport again?