From Boston to Miami: Tartan Army adjusts to World Cup culture shock

Near Miami’s South Beach, brothers Peter and Tom McKenna from the Isle of Man said the “vibe” between the city’s is completely different.

Peter said: “Boston is much smaller, Scotland was having a big party over there. It’s a different type of city.

“I think Boston was surprised by all the visitors, where as they are used to it here.”

The brothers have been away for nearly two weeks, and while Peter will be returning home to his kids no matter the result on Wednesday, Tom is considering “opening a can of worms” to extend his stay.

Nearby, father and son Pete and Jamie Brown are fresh off the plane and just beginning their World Cup journey.

Pete said: “We were sitting at home last week, so proud of the Tartan Army.

“It was always Miami for us, I’ve been here for the Superbowl before, I love it so I knew if there was ever the opportunity to bring my son I’d be here.

“It’s the glamour tie, isn’t it?”.

Son Jamie added: “I think Boston would’ve felt more like a football trip, where as this feels like a holiday with a football game during it.”