Last week, Scotland’s Tartan Army made a splash in Boston as they cheered on their national team during the first two matches of the 2026 World Cup. Now, as Scotland gears up for their final group stage match against Brazil in Miami on Wednesday, the Tartan Army is set to continue their spirited support.
On Monday, the Marlins welcomed Scotland’s supporters at their game against the Texas Rangers as part of a special “Tartan Army ticket package” offered over the weekend.
The festivities included a pregame march, a performance by Nick Morgan, who released the song “No Scotland, No Party” ahead of the 2024 Euro competition, and a ceremonial first pitch thrown by injured Scottish midfielder Billy Gilmour. Adding to the excitement, the first 250 Tartan Army members who arrived on time received a voucher for a complimentary beer.
The Tartan Army turned out in full force, with some fans even playing bagpipes on the field before the game. They filled the stands with enthusiastic chants and songs as starting pitcher Tyler Phillips took to the mound, and one lucky member even snagged a foul ball. Social media buzzed with videos of fans marching through Little Havana and playing bagpipes near the concession areas in Loan Depot Park.
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The game attracted an attendance of 20,008, marking the eighth highest for the Marlins this season, according to ESPN Research. Unfortunately, Miami fell short, losing the game 4-3 to the Rangers.
While in Boston, the Tartan Army also received a warm welcome as the Red Sox celebrated “Scotland Day” on June 14, drawing at least 5,000 fans to Fenway Park, where “The Flower of Scotland” was sung after the U.S. national anthem.
The excitement didn’t stop at sports events; the parent company of Sam Adams reported that their Boston Taproom ran out of Boston Lager during Scotland’s first weekend in the city.
In Boston, Scotland competed in two matches: achieving a 1-0 victory over Haiti and facing a 1-0 defeat against Morocco. With aspirations for the knockout stages still alive, Scotland will challenge Brazil in Miami on Wednesday, and the Tartan Army is undoubtedly ready for the showdown.