Scotland Captain Praises Fans Who Took Over Boston

Scotland captain Andy Robertson has lauded the Tartan Army, who have been warmly embraced across Boston during the nation's long-awaited return to the World Cup. Tens of thousands of Scottish supporters traveled to North America for the team's first appearance at a major tournament in 28 years. A 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening Group C match last weekend sent Scottish fans into raptures. Images and videos of thousands of supporters heading to Fenway Park on Sunday to watch the Boston Red Sox play the Texas Rangers, and the incredible atmosphere they created at the baseball stadium, made headlines, even catching the attention of Fenway Sports Group – owners of both the Red Sox and Liverpool. Robertson, who left Anfield after nine years to join Tottenham, anticipates the same fervent support in Scotland's second World Cup 2026 match against Morocco tonight, Bulgarian time.

“The biggest compliment I can pay them is that I’m not surprised. When they went to Germany (for Euro 2024), in every city they were in, people fell in love with them. When they go to away qualifiers, the locals fall in love with them, and it’s been absolutely the same in Boston. It was great to see the videos from the Red Sox game. I think the Liverpool owners were absolutely delighted with it. One of them sent me a lovely message saying the fans behaved so well. We have to give them credit. He said the Red Sox game turned into a Tartan Army party. I think he was happy to hear different songs being sung, and the fans definitely made it a great night at the baseball stadium,” commented Andy Robertson.

“They support the team, but also beyond football. Every city they enter, and every person they meet, falls in love with them. That’s the biggest compliment I can pay them. On Saturday, they were magnificent for us in the city and at the stadium, and I know they will be the same tomorrow. I can’t speak highly enough of them. They are the best in the world, and I’m sure they will continue to be,” the Scottish international added. A single point against Morocco would almost guarantee Scotland a place in the World Cup knockout stages for the first time, but Robertson stated:

“We try not to think too much about it because we have such tough tasks ahead. But I don’t think any of the lads or the coaching staff have wavered. We want to be the first team to achieve this goal for the country, and that’s a good feeling. We know how difficult it will be. But we believe we can make every game tough for the opponent as well. If we can do that, and if we can show our best, I believe we can achieve what we want. I hope we will be the ones to make history.”