Scotland’s Tartan Army to bring ‘the party’ on return to Fifa World Cup after 28 years
Thousands of fans will defy exorbitant prices to visit Boston and Miami, hoping to see their team get past group stage for first time
“No Scotland, no party” is a popular refrain of the Tartan Army and for the first time in 28 years the World Cup will be treated to the Scottish fans’ vibrant blend of noise, colour and passion.
Scotland supporters are more famous for making an impression on major tournaments than their team on the pitch.
The nation’s team have never made it out of the group stage at World Cups and European Championships in 12 previous attempts.
Yet around 200,000 Scots earned rave reviews for the atmosphere they brought to Euro 2024 in Germany despite failing to see their side win a match.
Tens of thousands are expected to defy exorbitant prices to make the trek to Boston and Miami in the coming weeks.
“If you would have told me 28 years ago that we wouldn’t see another World Cup until now I would’ve burst into tears, to be honest,” Niall Fitzgerald, 50, said outside Hampden Park, which hosted Scotland’s friendly win against Curacao last weekend.