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The Scottish Tartan Army invades Boston for the World Cup

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The Massachusetts portion of FIFA's Men's World Cup action kicks off Saturday night.

Scotland will take on Haiti in the first of seven matches taking place at "Boston Stadium" in Foxboro (known as Gillette Stadium when the World Cup is not in town).

BBC Scotland's Amy Irons and Steven Mill join Weekend Edition  to discuss the fans who are obsessed with the Scottish team and to offer their take on Boston's hospitality.

This segment aired on June 13, 2026.

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