Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 13
Boston Cop Goes Viral With Keepy-Uppies as Scotland Fans Flood City Before Saturday Opener
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 13

Boston Cop Goes Viral With Keepy-Uppies as Scotland Fans Flood City Before Saturday Opener

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 13

Summary

  • A Boston police officer drew viral attention after juggling a soccer ball at a World Cup fan fest, setting off cheers from kilt-wearing Scottish supporters.
  • The clip spread as Scotland’s Tartan Army packed Boston ahead of Saturday night’s World Cup opener against Haiti at Gillette Stadium.
  • Social media posts have also highlighted visiting fans embracing U.S. staples such as Waffle House, Buc-ee’s, Bass Pro Shops and oversized Big Gulps.
  • The episode adds to an early-tournament mood in which foreign supporters are turning host-city encounters — from neighborhood bagpipes to street-level fan moments — into shareable World Cup culture.

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