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Scotland's Tartan Army Digs Deep Into Pockets for World Cup Return

On Friday, around 30,000 Scottish supporters known as the Tartan Army massed in downtown Boston ahead of Scotland's opening World Cup match against Haiti on Saturday, marking the nation's first appearance in the tournament in 28 years.
Fans traveled from Australia and Canada for what they called a 'trip of a lifetime,' having waited nearly three decades to see their team qualify for the global tournament after heartbreak in previous campaigns.
Actor Gerard Butler and First Minister John Swinney attended a gala event on Friday, while charity fundraiser Craig Ferguson completed a 3,000-mile kilted walk across the United States, finishing at Boston Common with local pipers greeting him.
The Scottish Government donated £400,000 to Ferguson's charity walk, helping him reach his £1 million fundraising target for Scottish Action for Mental Health as supporters unveiled 'The Party's Back' flags across Boston.
A win against Haiti on Saturday would boost Scotland's chances of advancing from Group C for the first time in World Cup history, with many fans expressing confidence their team can finally progress past the group stage.

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