Scotland's Boston Takeover Earns Praise from Matt Damon
Scotland's fans have been making headlines with their spirited presence in the US during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Hollywood star Matt Damon has lauded their behaviour, describing their takeover of Boston as 'epic'.
The 55-year-old Oscar-winner expressed his delight, calling it 'so awesome' to hear tales of the Tartan Army as they descended upon the Massachusetts city for Scotland's match against Morocco. Scottish supporters travelled to the US, Canada, and Mexico – the tournament's host nations – last month, marking the country's first World Cup qualification in 28 years.
However, their journey was cut short after Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 in the group stage, leading to Scotland's early elimination. Appearing on Late Night With Seth Myers, Damon spoke warmly of the Scottish fans, who garnered significant attention for their spirited takeover of Boston, earning praise for their exemplary behaviour, generosity, and distinctive 'patter'.
What happened?
The Scottish fans in Boston. That was one of my favourite storylines in this World Cup. It was so awesome. I heard a story that there was a bunch of Scots outside a liquor store, and a woman walked in and bought a bottle of water and they booed her. It was epic.
Why it matters for Scotland
Damon, who grew up in Massachusetts, noted the immediate connection felt by locals: 'I heard that we instantly declared ourselves a sister city with one of the cities in Scotland. We just knew – 'oh yeah, you guys are just like us'."
What comes next?
Scotland's next fixture is against Slovenia on 26 September 2026. The team is looking to bounce back from their early elimination in the World Cup. Last result: Scotland 0-3 Brazil (2026-06-24). Recent form (last 5): 2W-0D-3L (LLLWW, most recent first); lost the last 3.
Scotland's fans have been making headlines with their spirited presence in the US during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Hollywood star Matt Damon has lauded their behaviour, describing their takeover of Boston as 'epic'. The 55-year-old Oscar-winner expressed his delight, calling it 'so awesome' to hear tales of the Tartan Army as they descended upon the Massachusetts city for Scotland's match against Morocco. Scottish supporters travelled to the US, Canada, and Mexico – the tournament's host nations – last month, marking the country's first World Cup qualification in 28 years. However, their journey was cut short after Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 in the group stage, leading to Scotland's early elimination. Appearing on Late Night With Seth Myers, Damon spoke warmly of the Scottish fans, who garnered significant attention for their spirited takeover of Boston, earning praise for their exemplary behaviour, generosity, and distinctive 'patter'.
