From Boston to Miami: How the Tartan Army lit up the World Cup

From Boston to Miami: How the Tartan Army lit up the World Cup captured a dramatic turn from early joy to late heartbreak for Scotland’s fans. After an emotional 1-0 win over Haiti, supporters surged in Boston’s Fenway Park, then across Scotland and the US, with thousands celebrating after 04:00 and turning venues such as Glasgow’s Hydro into watch sites. But two weeks later, Scotland’s hopes sank after consecutive defeats to Morocco and Brazil. On the eve of the final group matches, their odds of qualifying as one of the eight best third-placed teams fell from 42.9% to 0.07%, and elimination was confirmed when Steve Clarke resigned a month after signing a new four-year deal. Still, Scotland’s World Cup return after 28 years may be remembered for the Boston takeover and the march toward Miami, despite ticket price, visa, and transport cost controversies.