Miami braces for Scotland invasion after Lionel Messi mania

Miami has experienced Lionel Messi mania since the Argentine left Europe for MLS in the summer of 2023, joining Inter Miami alongside David Beckham and becoming the biggest draw in U.S. soccer. Fans and A-list celebrities flock to catch a glimpse whenever he is in town.

Now the Sunshine State is preparing for a different kind of arrival as Scotland supporters cross the Atlantic for the 2026 World Cup. Ex-Scotland midfielder Robert Snodgrass expects the Tartan Army's party to be "just as special, if not even more raucous," and said: "That will be great regardless of results...

There will be Scotland fans on the beach, they’ll want a bit of that for sure." Scotland are back at a World Cup for the first time in the 21st century after their last appearance in 1998, having featured at eight tournaments since their 1954 debut. They have never reached the knockout rounds, but Snodgrass added that he is "confident that they could learn" and would be "absolutely delighted" if the side could qualify out of their group.

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