# SFA in talks with Boston officials over biannual friendly match

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/sfa-in-talks-with-boston-officials-over-biannual-friendly-match/
- Published: 2026-11-12T18:35:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T20:21:00+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqdr1jd5mpp5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Business, Football, Markets, Sport

## Key points

- The SFA is discussing a regular Scotland friendly in Boston.
- Around 25,000 fans visited during the World Cup.
- Massachusetts has unanimously backed exploring the idea.

## Summary

The Scottish Football Association (SFA) is discussing a regular friendly match in Boston with Massachusetts officials, aiming to build on the connection formed when Scotland fans visited during the World Cup. The idea is at an early stage, but any fixture would involve Scotland’s national team and could help sustain cultural and economic ties between Scotland and the state.

An estimated 25,000 supporters gathered in Boston and nearby areas during Scotland’s two World Cup matches there this summer. Massachusetts state senator Paul Feeney said the state Senate had unanimously supported exploring the idea, which could take the form of an invitational tournament; further discussions are planned with Scottish officials. The SFA is also in advanced talks with Massachusetts businesses about investment in Scottish football.

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