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Scotland’s qualification for the World Cup next summer has ignited a surge of excitement among supporters, who are now rushing to secure flights, accommodation, and match tickets for the journey to the United States. Following a 28-year absence from the tournament, the Scottish men’s team will face Haiti, Morocco, and five-time champions Brazil during the group stages, with games scheduled in Boston and Miami. This has prompted many fans, including dedicated members of the Tartan Army, to invest significant sums in travel plans while eagerly awaiting access to purchase tickets once the official application period opens.
Diane Lees and her husband Jim, accompanied by their 19-year-old daughter Chloe, are among those preparing for the trip. After witnessing Scotland’s triumph over Denmark at Hampden Park, Diane began arranging flights and hotels almost immediately. She described the experience as overwhelming, saying, “I have never experienced anything like that in my life. I was bawling my eyes out.” The family has booked return flights to New York and stays in Manhattan, as well as accommodation near Boston where the second group match against Morocco will take place. Challenges remain, however, including expensive travel options between cities and uncertainty over their return journey to New York.
The ticketing process for the tournament is managed through the Scottish Football Association’s loyalty-based Scotland Supporter Club (SSC), which will prioritize ticket allocation to its members. The FIFA ticket application window will be open from 11 December to 13 January, with access codes sent to SSC members to apply for Scotland’s group and potential knockout fixtures. If demand exceeds supply, tickets for each match will be distributed via a ballot system based on loyalty points, with successful applicants notified in February. Diane and Jim hope their SSC points will secure tickets, though their daughter Chloe, without accumulated points, may miss out.
Another fan, Rachael Vaughan, spoke of her family’s commitment to the journey, traveling with her father Edward and boyfriend Aaron Fish. Rachael, who lives in Manchester, sees the trip as a rare and special occasion. Since falling in love with Scottish football culture after attending a match in Cardiff in 2009, she has become a dedicated supporter, attending numerous matches across Europe. Having pre-booked flights and over 20 hotel nights, she described the financial cost but emphasized the lifelong significance of Scotland qualifying for the World Cup: “I feel some people will be put off by the prices but it will be incredible… When Scotland qualified for the World Cup I knew we had to be there.
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