From Boston to Miami: Tartan Army adjusts to World Cup culture shock
Scottish supporters are departing Miami after Scotland was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. Some fans are returning home while others are traveling to different US locations. The group previously celebrated a 1-0 win over Haiti in Boston.
What changed
Scotland has now exited the tournament and fans have begun leaving Miami.
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Tartan Army Leaves Miami Following Scotland World Cup Exit
confidence 90%Scottish supporters are departing Miami after Scotland was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. Some fans are returning home while others are traveling to different US locations. The group previously celebrated a 1-0 win over Haiti in Boston.
What's confirmed:
- The Tartan Army has started a mass exodus from Miami.
- Some Scottish fans are returning home and others are visiting other parts of the US.
- Scotland ever experienced its first World Cup win in 36 years with a 1-0 victory over Haiti.
- Scotland returned to the tournament after 28 years.
Still unconfirmed:
- Scottish supporters swapped shirts with Brazilian rivals in the Bayfront Park fan zone.
- The Tartan Army became one of the biggest stories of the 2026 World Cup by winning over American communities.
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Tartan Army Moves From Boston to Miami for Brazil Match
confidence 90%Scottish soccer fans have relocated from Boston to Miami ahead of a group stage match against Brazil on Wednesday. Supporters have held events at loanDepot park and marched through Little Havana. Fans are facing extreme Florida heat with temperatures reaching nearly 35 degrees.
What's confirmed:
- Scotland fans purchased more than 8,000 tickets for a Miami Marlins game at loanDepot park.
- The Tartan Army held activities in Little Havana and South Beach before their match against Brazil.
- Monday temperatures in Miami were just below 35 degrees with a heat index of approximately 43 degrees.
- Scottish supporters previously occupied bars and landmarks in Boston.
Still unconfirmed:
- 17 statues in Boston received the Scottish traffic cone treatment.
- Scottish fans were drinking all of the beer in Boston.