Major tournaments bring people together and Scotland’s welcome presence adds to the case for a 48-team event

Scotland soccer fans are bringing the cheerful vibes to New England this June, even to games that aren't even soccer. Fans of the Scotland men's national team, known as the Tartan Army, showed up in force to a Boston Red Sox game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park over the weekend.

A top-of-the-table Group D clash between co-hosts USA and Australia will light the touchpaper for an intriguing matchday 9 at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with both sides knowing a win will see them through to the knockouts. Scotland are also heading into ...