Thousands Of Fans Pack Bars, Trains On First Weekend Of World Cup In Boston

CBS Boston

Updated on: June 16, 2026 / 5:15 AM EDT

The World Cup continues to claim Boston's streets, transportation systems, and bars with fans from Scotland to Norway turning the city into a hotbed of celebrations. With the first weekend over, fans say the city has been a blast, but some parts could have been better organized.

Bars are the clear winner of these opening matches with fans spotted dancing on tables, chanting their lungs out, and depleting establishments of all libations. The Anchor ran out of beer on Sunday night, and they are the Scottish fan headquarters.

"They were in line at 10 a.m. on Thursday. They were ready to go," said Anchor General Manager Shelby Ewell, adding that they began planning for the Scots when snow still covered their bar. "We had everything fully stocked and they definitely lived up to their reputation as being able to drink us out of house and home."

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