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Many international fans have come to the United States to support their teams in the World Cup, but perhaps none more so than the "Tartan Army."
Scotland's fanbase is among the most dedicated to its team's success, even if the team is not expected to make a deep run in the tournament. With Scotland playing in its World Cup opener over the weekend, Scottish fans decided to take over the Boston Red Sox home game on Sunday night.
In the lead up to Sunday Night Baseball, the "Tartan Army" marched on the streets of Boston around Fenway Park to show their support for their soccer team. Here's a look at why Scotland fans have taken over Boston.
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Why Scotland's soccer fans are marching to Fenway Park
Scotland's soccer team played its first World Cup match on Saturday night in Foxborough, bringing Scottish fans across the pond to Boston for the weekend. Therefore, with Scotland off on Sunday, the Tartan Army made its way to Fenway Park for the Red Sox Sunday Night Baseball game vs. the Texas Rangers.
The Tartan Army has arrived 🏴 pic.twitter.com/RUwILRMB4O
— Fenway Park (@fenwaypark) June 14, 2026A decent amount of Scots who moved from Scotland to the United States settled in the New England area, so the native Scots seemingly feel welcome in Boston. That has ignited a Scottish march onto Fenway Park before the Red Sox series finale.
Here is the moment thousands of Scotland fans, known as the Tartan Army, arrived on Lansdowne Street pic.twitter.com/Tx3ndtrhdZ
— Justin Turpin (@JustinmTurpin) June 14, 2026Scotland’s Tartan Army has arrived at Fenway Park pic.twitter.com/mFDmWloB13
— Justin Turpin (@JustinmTurpin) June 14, 2026MORE: Scotland fans create "loudest noise ever" at World Cup opener
What is the 'Tartan Army'?
The "Tartan Army" is the official name of Scotland's soccer fans who travel with the team to support them. The group is famous for bringing Scottish traditions with them in support, such as bagpipes and kilts, all while bringing joyous vibes to Scotland's games.
The Tartan Army are a credit to Scotland. Here they are in full voice singing ‘Loch Lomond’ in Boston Stadium last night for the World Cup match between Scotland and Haiti. Absolutely glorious. pic.twitter.com/9OcBMkuNQy
— James Melville 🚜 (@JamesMelville) June 14, 2026The "Tartan Army doesn't just support its team at a high level, but the fans also immerse themselves into the host city's culture.
— Michael Raimondi (@mraimonditv) June 14, 2026What songs are Scotland fans singing?
The Tartan Army sings a few songs at their soccer games as part of Scottish pride. Those songs include:
Flower of Scotland
“Flower of Scotland” here in Foxborough. #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/txRwKiG2KJ
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) June 14, 2026Loch Lomond
“Loch Lomond” in Foxborough. Quite a sight. #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/44H8J4FSfd
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) June 14, 2026Ally's Tartan Army
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