Brandon Finnan, manager of the Cask 'n Flagon pub near Fenway Park, said his bar saw its busiest fortnight as the Tartan Army descended on Boston for Scotland’s opening World Cup matches. Tens of thousands flooded the city, emptying kegs and turning local bars into terraces. They sang traditional songs well into the early morning hours.

Boston embraced the visitors; Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed a sister‑city letter with Glasgow, and the Boston Globe ran a full‑page ad praising the fans. Red Sox president Sam Kennedy thanked the Scottish FA after hundreds stormed Fenway for a June 14 baseball game, calling the kilts and chants unmatched in American sport. The excitement spilled onto streets, with sing‑alongs echoing from Harvard Yard to waterfront.

With Scotland heading to Miami, 10‑15,000 English supporters arrive for the Ghana match. Pub owners expect a calmer vibe; Finnan admits the Scots “jumped the list,” but says English fans will still be welcome, even if fewer flags fly. Local sentiment suggests Boston’s hospitality will remain strong, regardless of which British team dominates the tournament. Boston’s bars will remember them.