MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After an odyssey from the United Kingdom and Boston to South Florida, hopeful Scottish fans were at the Miami Stadium on Wednesday morning, more than seven hours before the match against Brazil.
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The heat didn’t dissuade the Tartan Army from showing off their kilts made out of 100% worsted wool outside of the stadium, better known as the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Some Highland Scots were walking down the street with open beer cans in paper bags before lunchtime. They proved their reputation for hard drinking during a Miami Marlins game at LoanDepot Park and tested the supply at bars in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
Fans’ demand for tickets was high. Entry-level resale prices ranged from $1,600 to $1,855. Tickets later averaged between $3,500 and $5,445. Premium seats reached $25,800.
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The ticket holders were wise to arrive early. Rideshares were limited to distant hubs, where fans had to hop into shuttles. They also had to brave lines without cover from the sun several times.
First, they had to cross a strict security screening before standing in line again to board yellow school buses. Once near the stadium, they had to walk again.
The oasis: A fan area with cashless venues. Stadium gates open at 3 p.m., just three hours before kickoff. For Group C teams, the World Cup’s group stage ends on Wednesday night.
After the two matches at 6 p.m., the two Group C teams with the most points will advance to the tournament’s next stage: The Round of 32.
Brazilians arrive with four points and Scotland with three points. Regardless of the winner on Wednesday night, both could still advance. Haiti plays against Morocco in Atlanta, Ga.
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 4 p.m. on June 24 at The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 6 p.m. Scotland vs. Brazil match.
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Group C progress
JUNE 19: DAY 2
Brazil gets 3 points
- Game analysis: Matheus Cunha scores 2 goals as Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup with 3-0 win
Morocco gets 3 points
- Pre-game coverage: Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up
JUNE 13: DAY 1
Brazil and Morocco each get 1 point
- Game analysis: Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco in its World Cup opener behind Vinícius Júnior’s goal
- FIFA game video: Morocco’s Ismael Saibari scores
- FIFA game video: A Vinicius Jr. special!
Scotland gets 3 points after playing against Haiti
- Game analysis: Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C
- FIFA game video: Scotland’s John McGinn scores
- Pre-game story: Haiti’s long-awaited World Cup return comes with formidable challenge
Tournament’s schedule
June 25: There are six matches: The Group E, Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast, game is at 4 p.m. The Group E, Ecuador vs. Germany, game is at 4 p.m. The Group F, Tunisia vs. Netherlands, game is at 7 p.m. The Group F, Japan vs. Sweden, game is at 7 p.m. The Group D, Turkey vs. U.S., game is at 10 p.m. The Group D, Paraguay vs. Australia, game is at 10 p.m.
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
June 26: There are six matcuphes: The Group I, Norway vs. France, game is at 3 p.m. The Group I, Senegal vs. Iraq, game is at 3 p.m. The Group H, Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia, game is at 8 p.m. The Group H, Uruguay vs. Spain, game is at 8 p.m. The Group G, New Zealand vs. Belgium, game is at 11 p.m. The Group G, Egypt vs. Iran, game is at 11 p.m.
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
June 27: There are six matches: The Group L, Panama vs. England, game is at 5 p.m. The Group L, Croatia vs. Ghana, game is at 5 p.m. The Group K, Colombia vs. Portugal, game is at 7:30 p.m. The Group K, Congo vs. Uzbekistan, game is at 7:30 p.m. The Group J, Algeria vs. Austria, game is at 10 p.m. The Group J, Jordan vs. Argentina, game is at 10 p.m.
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Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
Sunrise watch party: The indoor Amerant Bank Arena is hosting a free watch party for ticket holders at 7:30 p.m. on June 27. Parking is free. Broward County is offering free Express bus transportation from the arena to the Miami Stadium, also known as Hard Rock, in Miami Gardens, to FIFA World Cup ticket holders.
Round of 32 begins
June 28: There is a match at 3 p.m.
Miami watch party: The fan festival opens from 1 p.m to 10 p.m. at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
June 29: There are three matches at 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 9 p.m.
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from noon to midnight at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
June 30: There are three matches at 1 p.m., 5 p.m., and 9 p.m.
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from noon to midnight at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
July 1: There are three matches at noon, 4 p.m., and 9 p.m.
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
July 2: There are three matches at 3 p.m., 7 p.m., and 11 p.m.
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
July 3: There are three matches at 2 p.m., 6 p.m., and 9:30 p.m.
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from 1 p.m to 9 p.m. at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
Round of 16 begins
July 4: There are two matches at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from noon to midnight at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
July 5: There are two matches at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens for the last day from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
July 6: There are two matches at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
July 7: There are two matches at Noon and 4 p.m.
Quarterfinals begin
July 9: There is a quarter-final match at 4 p.m.
July 10: There is a quarter-final match at 3 p.m.
July 11: There are two quarter-final matches at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Sunrise watch party: The indoor Amerant Bank Arena is hosting a free watch party for ticket holders at 5 p.m. on July 11. Parking is free.
Semifinals begin
July 14: The fan festival is closed. There is a semi-final match at 3 p.m.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 14 at The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the semifinal match.
July 15: There is a semi-final match at 3 p.m.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 15 at The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the semifinal match.
Finals begin
July 18: The third-place play-off match is at 5 p.m.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 18 at The Sandbowl, behind The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 5 p.m. bronze final.
Sunrise ride to stadium: The Amerant Bank Arena has free parking for FIFA World Cup ticket holders who ride Broward County’s free Express bus transportation to the Miami Stadium, also known as Hard Rock, in Miami Gardens.
July 19: The final match is at 3 p.m.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 1 p.m. on July 19 at The Sandbowl, behind The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 3 p.m. final.
Sunrise watch party: The indoor Amerant Bank Arena is hosting a free watch party for ticket holders for the final on July 19. Parking is free.
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Track the groups
- Group A
- Group B
- Group C
- Group D
- Group E
- Group F
- Group G
- Group H
- Group I
- Group J
- Group K
- Group L
