{"id":317973,"date":"2026-06-24T11:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T11:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/317973\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T11:21:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T11:21:14","slug":"scotlands-tartan-army-loving-south-florida-vibe-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-match-wednesday-miami-people-have-welcomed-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/317973\/","title":{"rendered":"Scotland’s “Tartan Army” loving South Florida vibe ahead of FIFA World Cup match Wednesday: “Miami people have welcomed us”"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Florida<\/a> is hosting the next FIFA World Cup<\/a> match at Miami Stadium on Wednesday between Scotland<\/a> and Brazil<\/a>, and fans are making their presence known.<\/p>\n

Scotland’s “Tartan Army”<\/a> is a fan base that has taken over Miami-Dade and Broward<\/a> counties in South Florida after leaving Boston<\/a>, and they aren’t shy.<\/p>\n

Members told CBS News Miami’s Anna McAllister that the party started as soon as they landed.<\/p>\n

“I only got in last night, so I can’t remember too much but it’s going well so far,” said Connor Bryan.<\/p>\n

\"World<\/p>\n

Scotland fans take part in the Tartan Army march in Miami South beach’s Ocean Drive, during the 2026 World Cup. Picture date: Tuesday June 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

Ryan McDougall\/PA Images via Getty Images<\/p>\n

And the Tartan Army is joining World Cup fans<\/a> from all over.<\/p>\n

“It’s crazy! It’s not just Scotland fans, it’s Brazilians, Colombians, they’re all here \u2014 they’re all here for the party,” said Chris Cullan.<\/p>\n

And many Tartan Army<\/a> members are loving the vibe here in South Florida.<\/p>\n

“It’s been fantastic. The Miami<\/a> people have welcomed us \u2013 we were here for one hour \u2013 we got two pitchers of beer on our table, they welcome us with their hearts,” said Ewan Smith.<\/p>\n

The sea of soccer fans is also bringing a boost to local businesses \u2013 like Barbizon restaurant.<\/p>\n

“This is great. I do this business for about 40 years. I own a few restaurants two or three on Ocean Drive. This is the best day. Thank God finally,” said Rafik Cevik.<\/p>\n

Cevik, who owns Barbizon, said business has been slow lately, but FIFA fans are coming in droves.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“It’s supposed to be double or triple, probably triple. We expect good money. That’s it!” Cevik said.<\/p>\n

Scotland will take on Brazil at Miami Stadium<\/a> in Miami Gardens<\/a> on Wednesday at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

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