Hollywood star Matt Damon has praised the Tartan Army for their lively takeover of Boston during the World Cup, calling it one of his "favourite storylines" of the tournament.
The actor shared the story during an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, where he described the arrival of Scotland fans in the US city as "so awesome."
Damon said: "That was one of my favourite storylines in this World Cup.
"It was so awesome. I heard a story – 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.
"I love that they instantly declared themselves a sister city with one of the cities in Scotland."
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Thousands of Scottish supporters travelled to Boston for their group-stage match, turning the city’s streets, bars, and landmarks into a sea of tartan, kilts, and bagpipes.
Videos of fans singing in pubs, parading through the city, and celebrating alongside locals quickly spread across social media.
Boston residents and businesses embraced the visiting fans, with pubs and restaurants packed throughout the visit and many describing the infectious atmosphere as one of the liveliest the city had seen in years.
Glasgow and Boston are in the process of becoming official sister cities, following the remarkable friendship that developed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Tartan Army is widely regarded as one of football’s most good-natured and welcoming travelling fanbases and has previously been honoured by UEFA for positive behaviour at international tournaments.
Though Scotland’s World Cup run ended in disappointment on the pitch, many fans and locals agreed that the Tartan Army left one of the tournament’s most memorable off-field legacies in Boston.
