Some of you may follow FIFA World Cup events around the world. I don’t, but friends of mine do, and I’ve heard LOTS lately about the latest events held in Boston this year, 2026.
The FIFA World Cup is the premier international football (soccer) tournament, held every four years to determine the world champion among national teams.
The FIFA World Cup is organized by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the global governing body of football (soccer), and is widely regarded as the most prestigious and widely viewed sporting event in the world! The tournament began in 1930, with Uruguay hosting and winning the inaugural competition, and has been held every four years since, except during World War II in 1942 and 1946.
What friends of mine tell me is that Boston, Massachusetts, has hosted and/or will host a total of seven matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026, welcoming teams and fans from around the world to the 2026 World Cup tournaments in Boston. In spite of differences of opinion these days between the USA government and pretty much every country in the world, Boston opened its doors wide to everyone from every country, all over our planet. They made a point of welcoming everyone, with open arms, all creeds, all races, all LGBT, all beliefs and all people of every nature, people from every country on this planet.
On June 13, Boston hosted the match between Scotland and Haiti. Scotland won, and you might remember that I’m Scottish. I found this video (below) made by a fellow in Scotland who thanks Boston for being so welcoming to the men and women of Scotland. Boston has done the same for every other country too, not just Scotland. This is how we should treat our neighbors, all around the world, and in our own communities. But, I do especially love Scotland. 🙂
Notice that everyone in the Scottish bagpipe bands, from Scotland, is wearing a Boston Red Socks shirt. Cool! 🙂
Turn your sound on! In the video below, the term “tartan army” is a reference to a whole humungous number of Scottish people who came to Boston to cheer on their team.
Excellent!!!
What fun, eh? 🙂
I don’t follow soccer either but this was super! Here’s to Scotland!
Aye!! 🙂
We don’t follow soccer either but this was great. What a super message to “Donald” and his supporters. Let’s take care of each other, respect each other, and create a world where people (and all of the planet) are taken care of. Here’s to Boston, and here’s to Scotland. 🙂
Amen, M&M. Thank you.
We watch soccer, not every game but a few to begin and then more towards the championship. Here’s to Scotland! It’s probably not slated to be in the finals, but you never know. 🙂 Nice song from the Scots to Boston.
That’s what I read too, Wanda, that Scotland is not likely to be in the finals …. but you never know! 🙂
What a great message to all of us. We watched a couple other of his videos since we used to have touring bikes and spent lots of time on the road on vacations. His videos are great. Here’s to Scotland!
Jamie, I watched one of his other videos and I liked it too, will watch more of them. Nice to know that you two also had bikes, but you have stories to tell. 🙂
I too have been impressed by the welcome Boston provided for the World Cup, especially those Sots and their bagpipes! A great message!
A great message indeed, both ways. Thanks FG.
Brought a tear to my eye. Made me feel proud about Boston, and Scotland. Nice feeling.
Me too, Mark. A tear to my eye, and feeling very proud … of Scotland, and of USA citizens in Boston.
Aye! Here’s to Scotland!
And to Boston. 🙂 And the kindness and courtesy between the two.
Yes! 🙂
Especially from another Scot like you.
The Tartan Army was amazing and always made me smile.
Oh, what fun that would be to see those folks in action, the team and the supporters. I think that’s great that you got to experience that.
How cool was that! What a way for humans to honor each other and take care of each other and thank each other. What a great example that others of us should be following. Thank you! Tapadh leibh!
Indeed. Couldn’t be said any better. Tapadh leibh, Pat.
What a great song! I hope it ended up spreading across the country and particularly in Boston! Watched some of the final game tonight. I can’t say I understand it, but it was fun to watch. I guess, the reality is I don’t understand our football either, so nothing new here!
Thanks Dawn. I don’t understand all of the game either, but it sure is a hoot to watch.