Both fanbases — Haitian and Scottish — made strong showings, as the event seemed to transcend the actual result of the game (though the 1-0 Scottish win has major implications for knockout round qualification).
Here’s a look at some of the best images from a memorable night:
Scottish fans got to cheer a World Cup win for the first time since 1990. – via Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comHaitian fans celebrated their team’s return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974. – via Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comScottish players singing “The Flower of Scotland” prior to kickoff. – via Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comHaitian forward Frantzdy Pierrot, who grew up in Melrose, during the Haitian anthem prior to the game. – via Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comScotland fans enjoyed the night in Foxborough. – via Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comTotal attendance in the first men’s World Cup game in Foxborough since 1994 was over 64,000. – via Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comScotland fans carried their party from Boston down to “Boston Stadium” in Foxborough. – via Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comThe moment right after John McGinn scored the winning goal for Scotland. – via Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comJohn McGinn celebrates his 28th minute goal. – via Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comScott McTominay jumps onto the Scottish celebration after the goal. – via Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comHaitian head coach Sébastien Migné looks on during Haiti-Scotland. – via Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comJean-Ricner Bellegarde dribbles at Andy Robertson and Lewis Ferguson. – via Hussein Hammouda/Boston.comScottish fans savoring their World Cup moment. – via Hussein Hammouda/Boston.com
Hayden Bird is a sports staff writer for Boston.com, where he has worked since 2016. He covers all things sports in New England.
