AS THE Tartan Army leave Boston for Scotland’s final World Cup match after two weeks of celebrations, England fans have “taken over” the US city, telling them to “fuck off” home.
Scotland will take on Brazil in the final group game in South Florida on Wednesday, with England playing against Ghana at the Gillette Stadium in nearby Foxborough on Tuesday.
The Tartan Army were welcomed during their time in Boston, where residents were entertained by the antics of Scottish fans, including placing traffic cones on many statues around the city in a nod to a Glaswegian tradition, and sing-alongs with pipes and drums.
An editorial piece in the Boston Globe thanked the fans for “the laughter, the bagpipes and the memories”.
Locals and supporters alike hoped that the Three Lions faithful would replicate the atmosphere created by the Tartan Army over the past two weeks.
However, videos on social show England fans chanting outside some of the main bars and restaurants, the Tartan Army celebrated, chanting the likes of “so fuck off Tartan Army, you’ve had your fucking party, you’re going home”.
One video, which has been widely shared across social media, claimed that the “English have kicked the Scottish out of Boston”.
Meanwhile, another video showed dozens of English fans chatting that “Scotland get battered everywhere they go”.
England fans singing about Scotland in Boston last night…😬 🎶 “So f*ck off Tartan Army, you’ve had your f*cking party, you’re going home, home, home…” 🎶 pic.twitter.com/e3qWkRjcxO
— Football Away Days (@FBAwayDays) June 22, 2026
The videos have sparked fierce debate online, with many comparing the two groups of supporters, with some calling it a friendly rivalry and others commenting on the difference in tone of celebrations.
One person wrote: “Embarrassing English fans have nothing else to sing about. No culture no class and no national anthem”
Another wrote: “We want the Scots back.”
A third added: “About 20 people in a boozer, bit embarrassing mate, I love a bit of banter, but singing about us, all the swearing in the songs, no class.”
Another person added: “Bostonians are going to hate your Temu Tartan Army after experiencing the real thing.”
Meanwhile, another person said: “Kicked us out? Next game's in Miami be some walk to the stadium if we stayed in Boston.”
Following their two weeks of celebration Tartan Army fans thanked Boston and the surrounding areas for their hospitality as they witnessed the men’s national team secure their first win at a World Cup finals game in 28 years, when they defeated Haiti.
In a post on social media as they left the city, the Tartan Army said: “New England – it has been an absolute pleasure. Across Boston, Providence, Newport and many towns in between you’ve welcomed us with open arms and unbelievable hospitality, and we can’t thank you enough.
“As we begin our journeys to South Florida, we hope it’s not goodbye.”
The Dubliner was one of many pubs that became a hub for the Tartan Army during Scotland’s opening two matches in Massachusetts, with supporters packing the venue throughout their stay in the city.
With England fans beginning to arrive in Boston ahead of the Three Lions’ fixture against Ghana, bar manager Brian McDonnell said preparations were already underway for another surge in customers.
McDonnell added that Scotland supporters had exceeded expectations during their time in Boston and had set a “high standard” when it comes to partying.
He said: “It’s been amazing – Scotland’s like the ideal crowd we could have got.
“Obviously (they are) big boozers, big partiers – but while doing all that, they caused zero problems.
“I said over the last two weeks of madness… I don’t think we’ve had to kick out a single person.
“There’s been no scraps, no malice from anyone. Everyone’s here for a good time.”
With England supporters now taking their place in the city, McDonnell said he expected another large turnout.
“We’re definitely expecting a big crowd,” he said.
“If they take over as much as the Scots it’ll be a different story.
“Kind of similar enough drinking habits, so we should be pretty prepared for that.
“The Scots have really set a high standard with regard to the party but also just their behaviour and everything.
“So I hope the English can follow suit.”
