Matt Damon Salutes The Tartan Army’s Boston Takeover

• Matt Damon hails Scottish fans for an “epic” Boston takeover
• Scotland return to a FIFA World Cup after 28 years, but fall in the groups
• Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra-time to lift the trophy

Damon Backs the Tartan Army

Only a handful of fanbases can roll into a city and turn it on its head, and the Tartan Army did just that in Boston — with a Hollywood endorsement to boot. Massachusetts native Matt Damon couldn’t hide his admiration on Late Night With Seth Meyers, calling the Scottish invasion of his hometown “epic” and one of his standout tales from the tournament. He even shared a cheeky yarn about a group outside a liquor store mock-booing a shopper who chose a bottle of water — pure Scottish patter, and all in good spirits.

Damon said Bostoners felt an instant kinship with the visitors, joking the city practically twinned itself with Scotland on the spot. And you can see why: good humour, generosity, and no little noise — it’s a mix that travels well. If you were tracking every permutation like the traders at our best football betting sites, you’d have felt that same surge of energy stateside.

Scotland’s Return, England’s Near-Miss, and a Star-Studded Final

For Scotland, it was a long-awaited comeback — their first FIFA World Cup in 28 years — and the support followed them across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The journey ended early, though, with group-stage maths doing for them after Croatia’s 2-1 win over Ghana closed the door. Short-lived on the pitch, yes, but the impression off it was unmistakable: the Tartan Army reminded everyone what travelling support should look like.

Damon, married to Argentinian producer Luciana Barroso, admitted his household went full Buenos Aires during Argentina’s semi-final win over England — loud enough to send the dogs scrambling for cover. He had a playful dig at his British mates like Tom Holland and Sir Christopher Nolan after England’s exit, but he also showed respect for Harry Kane’s side, noting back-to-back semi-final runs before running into Lionel Scaloni’s men.

The actor was among the stars in the stands for a gripping finale, as Spain edged Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to claim the crown. Whatever your colours, the Boston chapter was a brilliant subplot: Scotland may have bowed out, but their fans stole scenes from coast to coast. And when a proud son of Massachusetts like Damon is applauding from the gallery, you know it wasn’t just a cameo — it was a takeover.

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