World Cup 2026: Boston bounce sends Scotland to Miami with hope and no fear
This is the first World Cup for a whole generation. What a great place to spend it.
Born Slippy, the evocative Underworld song that resonated deeply with millennials and Gen Z crews experiencing it for the first time, hit the streets of Boston earlier in the week.
The hairs on the back of his neck stood up and his eyes watered. People here look at their visitors with amazement and film them.
Now they know how great John McGinn is, that no Scotland means no party, and that washing up liquid is one of the most important items on this type of trip.
Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Bruins, New England Patriots, known for their sporting successes, football is not one of them. Actually, it wasn’t two weeks ago.
There are now billboards advertising this possibility. Owning a professional Scottish club., external
Locals ask where they can buy the pink shirt? Salmon, guys.
Bostonians fell in love with the Scots. And vice versa.
The separation will be difficult for both. Salties won’t drop hotels or blow out car windows, McGinn’s name won’t keep them up at night, and cones won’t fall on any statues anymore.
Boston Common will no longer be the central meeting place, and the Tartan Army will no longer spend nights at Fenway Park. What do we do now without baseball?
Looks like it’s going to be a night in Miami with the Marlins. Know your audience and all that.
Two countries in love with their football teams meet in the ‘Magic City’. Something magical might have to happen there for Scotland to secure what they want to do.
