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Tartan Army drink Boston dry as England fans flood the city for 2026 World Cup clash with Ghana

Tartan Army drink Boston dry as England fans flood the city for 2026 World Cup clash with Ghana
England fans during 2026 World Cup Group L match vs Croatia - Photo via IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

England supporters have begun arriving in Boston ahead of the Three Lions' second 2026 World Cup group-stage match against Ghana, with thousands expected to descend on the city over the coming days.

The influx comes just as Scotland fans depart Massachusetts after turning the city into one of the most vibrant World Cup destinations of the tournament so far.

England supporters arrive in Boston as Scotland fans depart

Boston has enjoyed a remarkable fortnight of World Cup activity thanks to the presence of Scotland supporters, who travelled in huge numbers for matches against Haiti and Morocco.

The impact was felt across the city, with some bars reportedly forced to arrange emergency beer deliveries after selling thousands of extra pints and emptying kegs at an unprecedented rate.

Now attention is turning to England's arrival.

Supporters have already begun landing at Boston Logan International Airport ahead of Tuesday's clash with Ghana at Gillette Stadium, although ticket prices remain a major talking point.

Many fans admitted they have been saving for years to attend the tournament, while others have travelled without match tickets and are hoping prices will fall closer to kick-off.

Several supporters suggested they could instead watch the game at fan zones if ticket prices remain prohibitively expensive, with some seats still being advertised for more than £1,000.

Locals who experienced the Tartan Army's stay have welcomed England's arrival and are hoping for another memorable atmosphere in the city.

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The Tartan Army set a very high bar in Boston.

From Fenway Park to the bars around the city, Scotland supporters created one of the standout atmospheres of the tournament so far and quickly became a talking point among locals.

England fans now have the chance to make their own mark.

With a huge match against Ghana approaching, they'll no doubt be hoping to usurp the atmosphere created by their Scottish counterparts and turn Boston into a sea of St George's flags over the next few days.

Lewis joined as News and Features Editor in July 2025, having previously held senior roles at Snack Media and GRV Media. A passionate follower of sport, in particular football and golf, as well as a proud Aldershot Town supporter, he brings over six years of experience in the digital sports publishing space.

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