Scottish fans drink Boston bars dry during World Cup
Scotland's passionate supporters have become an unexpected attraction at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reportedly drinking thousands of pints of beer and temporarily emptying taps at several Boston establishments, reports a Qazinform News Agency correspondent.
The fans, known as the "Tartan Army," gathered in large numbers across the city following Scotland's opening 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C.
According to local media, the Samuel Adams Downtown Boston Taproom sold more than 3,000 pints of its flagship Boston Lager between June 11 and June 14, roughly four times the volume typically sold during a four-day holiday weekend. The venue reportedly ran out of the beer and required an emergency resupply.
The surge in demand also affected other venues. The White Bull Tavern reportedly ran out of multiple beer varieties while serving Scottish supporters.
"Pretty much everything. We ran out of everything," White Bull Tavern employee Paul Morris said.
One Scottish supporter described the scene at the tavern, saying: "The White Bull Tavern, there was no beer. The Scottish fans just drank the place dry and all they had was Bud Light."
The celebrations extended beyond the bars. Following Scotland's win over Haiti, around 5,000 Scottish fans marched through Boston to Fenway Park, many dressed in traditional kilts and singing football chants.
Scotland's victory over Haiti marked a successful start to their World Cup campaign. The Scots will next face Morocco in a crucial Group C match.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that Scotland opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C.