The Tartan Army has swapped Boston for Miami ahead of Scotland's crucial World Cup match against Brazil, and they have already made their presence known with their signature move: placing a traffic cone on a statue. A bronze statue of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León in Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami, was spotted with an orange traffic cone on its head, signaling the arrival of the Scottish fans.
Scotland's World Cup Journey
Scotland will face Brazil at Miami Stadium on Wednesday, June 24, at 6pm EST (11pm BST) in their final group stage game. After a 1-0 win against Haiti, Steve Clarke's team suffered a 0-1 defeat to Morocco, their first loss to Morocco since 1998. Despite the setback, Scotland still has a chance to qualify for the knockout stages for the first time in World Cup history if they perform well against Brazil.
Fan Reactions
A TikTok video shared by a member of the Tartan Army showed the coned statue with the caption 'Mon Eh Traffic Cones,' and the Scotsman laughed, saying, "How do you know the Scots have arrived in Miami? It's an easy tell, already the traffic cone." A Miami local also posted a clip of three kilted Scots walking down the street with a traffic cone in hand, ready to replicate the Duke of Wellington statue makeover. She asked, "Guysss let me know where you guys are partying," and another user replied, "Where do they keep getting the cones."
Boston Adventures
The Tartan Army left no statue untouched in Boston, with many Americans joining in the cone antics. They even adopted a Boston dog named Toby as their mascot after the Yorkie visited every coned statue in the city wearing its own cone hat. The pair were surprised when the Scots welcomed Toby into their group.
Miami Takeover
In Miami, the Tartan Army has been spotted gathering at pubs including Finnegans Way and The Auld Dubliner Irish Pub and Kitchen, with bagpipe tunes in full flow. The atmosphere is building ahead of the Brazil clash, with fans hopeful for a historic result.
