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No one had any real doubts about how fans from the United Kingdom's home nations would celebrate a soccer tournament, but the U.S. cities hosting them at the start of the 2026 World Cup appear to have been taken by surprise.
As Scotland and England pour into the United States for the World Cup, the scenes that have unfolded have been remarkable, with supporters pushing well beyond the boundaries typically seen at American sporting events.
The Scottish Tartan Army has taken Boston by storm this week, delivering unforgettable moments and electric energy throughout the city. After generating a thunderous atmosphere during their nation's first World Cup victory since 1990—a 1–0 win over Haiti in Foxborough, Mass.—the supporters have fanned out across the city as they await their second match against Morocco at the same stadium.
Among the many moments that have seen Scots dominate the city, the most memorable came at a Boston Red Sox baseball game, where thousands marched toward Fenway Park accompanied by bagpipers, before singing throughout the game—not with Red Sox chants, but with the familiar Scottish songbook.
Fairplay to them, they're enjoying themselves out there! 😂 pic.twitter.com/fbdVW1BNCb
'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie!' 🎶
Scotland fans party at Fenway Park! ⚾️🏴#BBCFootball #FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/npXco6OWSa
Those same supporters also pulled a local police officer into a street soccer game, and many joined a casual pickup match with Haitian fans in the streets. Away from sports, some even discovered the viral "Cop slide" at City Hall Plaza, with one fan tackling the challenge while playing bagpipes.
I'm loving all the videos 😂🏴 pic.twitter.com/Zg1o00Hk1D
Safe to say the Tartan Army were impressed by this Boston officer's keepie-uppie skills 😅👮 pic.twitter.com/P5WKCbHI13
Throughout it all, local bars have run out of multiple popular drinks, with the parent company of Sam Adams reporting that its Boston Taproom exhausted its supply of the brand's signature Boston Lager, after Tartan Army fans consumed four times the beer's usual sales volume.
"The White Bull Tavern, there was no beer," Scottish supporter Dave Orr told NBC, before taking a swipe at a well-known American brew. "The Scottish fans just drank the place dry, and all they had was Bud Light."
"We ran out of everything," Paul Morris of The White Bull Tavern said. "Tennent's has been number one... the fans have been unbelievable. They're great—fun, drinking, partying—having a great time."
Scotland soccer fans visiting for the World Cup swarmed Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, on Sunday, June 14, electrifying the baseball stadium with songs and celebrations as the Boston Red Sox took on the Texas Rangers.
Video captured by John Young ahead of the game shows a… pic.twitter.com/2ffC2mr6Ct
Noelle Somers of Hennessy's Bar told the New York Post that weekend sales with Scottish fans were three times higher than during St. Patrick's Day, typically the busiest party weekend in Boston.
Beyond the drinks and baseball, Scottish fans have also embraced other elements of American culture, with many drawn to Chicken and Waffles, a beloved U.S. dish, along with barbecue and Buc-EE's gas stations. Some supporters even crossed paths with Norway fans in town for their own World Cup return, sparking an exciting encounter between two nations that have endured difficult stretches over the past few decades.
Scotland & Norway fans joining in the fun in Boston for the World Cup 🇳🇴🤝🏴 pic.twitter.com/QhF5QPqwkL
Those scenes in Boston are expected to carry on in the buildup to Scotland's second match against Morocco in Foxborough on Friday, before manager Steve Clarke's squad and its supporters turn their attention to a showdown with Brazil in Miami—a fixture that will undoubtedly produce some spectacular moments of its own.
England Fans Take in Rodeo, Drink Dallas Dry
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It's far from just the Scots making a dent in their host city's bar scene. Ahead of England's opening match in Arlington, Texas, Three Lions supporters consumed over 5,000 beers at a single pub, with the Londoner Pub reporting more than $40,000 in beer sales in just one evening.
Fans also ventured to a rodeo at the Fort Worth Stockyards, where local attendees were likely caught off guard by the singing and chanting that descended on the relatively intimate venue.
Following England's opener, they then head to Boston for a clash with Ghana, joining the festivities in a city that may be better prepared after Scotland's opening chapter of the World Cup.
Dutch in Dallas, Argentines in Kansas City, Australians in Vancouver
The unmistakable sound of Netherlands football: 'Links Rechts' 🔊 pic.twitter.com/ovq1MJZ06R
The spectacle has extended well beyond the United Kingdom's home nations. In Dallas, Netherlands supporters announced their arrival with a massive "links-rechts" chant ahead of their 2–2 draw with Japan, while Argentine fans poured into a Taco Bell—one of the few dining options near Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium—before generating an intense atmosphere for La Albiceleste's 3–0 victory over Algeria.
In Vancouver, Australian fans flooded the pedestrianized main downtown strip as well. Their thirst prompted bars and pubs to boost staffing and alcohol orders to keep up with the Aussies, as well as the anticipated demand from two, potentially four, Canadian home matches.
Crazy scenes in Vancouver as Australians fans heads to bc place pic.twitter.com/aQe2wf8JzM
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"We ordered 200 kegs for the weekend," said Tyler Broers, manager at Vancouver's Dublin Calling. "The Australians were actually trying to drink us dry. They said, 'We're going to drink you dry before we leave.'"
With the World Cup group stage only just entering its second matchday and teams continuing to travel across the United States, Canada and Mexico, more of these scenes are certain to follow—and two fanbases will have their moment on July 19 at the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.