The Tartan Army has flooded into the United States ahead of Scotland's World Cup 2026 opener against Haiti, with reports that fans drained a plane's entire beer supply within just 15 minutes of takeoff.
Supporters from across Scotland traveled to the US for the World Cup, arriving with a serious thirst (Image: Facebook ).
A wave of thirsty Scottish football fans has left transatlantic flights completely dry after consuming every last drop of beer on board shortly after departure.
The legendary "Tartan Army" is pouring into Boston in large numbers, bringing their famous celebratory spirit—and a huge craving for alcohol—ahead of Scotland's long-awaited World Cup comeback.
Steve Clarke's squad faced Haiti and secured a 1-0 victory on Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, marking the nation's first World Cup match since 1998.
But the festivities kicked off well before landing, as cabin crew were overwhelmed by the traveling fans. NBC correspondent Brianna Borghi was reporting live from Boston's Logan International Airport covering the supporters' arrival when she revealed the in-flight shortage, according to the Irish Star.
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"Scottish fans are arriving here at Logan Airport and get this," Borghi stated. "They told us their plane ran out of beer so you know they are not messing around."
One astonished supporter revealed to a local outlet that the beer supplies on their Delta Air Lines flight disappeared within just 15 minutes of departure.
Borghi added: "Now, this fan base is known as the Tartan Army and they came dressed to the nines. They are in their kilts, but some of them really did not expect this heat. They are not messing around."
Stepping off into the scorching American summer proved a stark reality check for many traveling Scots. "It was quite humid when I stepped off the plane. I don't deal well in the heat," one supporter admitted.
Another refused to let the blazing temperatures alter his traditional outfit, vowing he would be wearing his kilt "in bed, in the pool, everywhere."
The Scots face a tough Group Stage schedule, taking on AFCON champions Morocco in Foxborough on June 19, followed by a huge clash with tournament giants Brazil on June 24 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The excitement surrounding Scotland's first World Cup match in 28 years has seen thousands of ticketless fans flock to Boston purely for the atmosphere.
"It's been 28 years, so you want to be there for the atmosphere," one ticketless supporter explained. Another optimistic individual revealed he was waiting until Friday to buy, believing "the prices will come down."
However, ticket prices have sparked strong backlash, forcing FIFA President Gianni Infantino to vigorously defend the pricing structure from Mexico City.
Infantino justified the entry fee of $60 (£45), which covers just 130,000 of the 6.5 million tickets on offer—claiming it compares favorably to American sports playoff matches.
**Ticket turmoil and FIFA's defiance** "If we were like everyone else in football is now, selling our TV rights on pay TV like everyone else, then billions of people wouldn't have access," Infantino said.