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PHOTOS: Boston's World Cup weekend brings frenzied fans

WBUR | By Jesse Costa,
Robin Lubbock
Published June 15, 2026 at 9:44 AM EDT

Updated June 14, 2026 at 9:38 AM EDT

The national headlines will be brief: Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 during the first of seven World Cup matches hosted by Boston.

But here? The city and entire region was gripped with World Cup fever. Here are some photos from the tournament’s opening weekend:

Scottish fans at the FIFA Fan Festival Boston at City Hall Plaza rejoice as their team defeats Haiti 1-0 during the World Cup game at Foxborough. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
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Scottish fans at the FIFA Fan Festival Boston at City Hall Plaza rejoice as their team defeats Haiti 1-0 during the World Cup game at Foxborough. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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