Scots and Brazilians Turn Miami Into World Cup Party After Scotland's 28-Year Return
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 24
Scots and Brazilians Turn Miami Into World Cup Party After Scotland's 28-Year Return
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 24
Summary
Wednesday’s Scotland-Brazil match near Miami has become one of the World Cup’s biggest off-field spectacles, with kilted Scots and samba-dancing Brazilians filling South Florida.
The gathering had been marked as a standout celebration since the schedule was released, driven by Brazil’s huge support in Florida and Scotland’s first World Cup appearance in 28 years.
Scotland also arrived with added emotion, seeking payback for its 2-1 loss to Brazil at the 1998 World Cup in France.
The Miami scenes extend a tournament pattern of fan-driven street theater after Mexican and South Korean supporters mixed last week, Americans marched in Seattle, and Scots drew crowds in Boston.