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Tartan Army party over
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Scotland is now officially out of the World Cup after being stuck in limbo awaiting other results for three days following defeat to Brazil. While the players and management underperformed in America, Scottish fans — the Tartan Army — were one of the stories of the first week of the tournament. Politicians of all stripes, from Massachusetts Democratic Governor Maura Healey to Florida's Republican Governor Ron De Santis, were effusive in their praise of kilted supporters who spent big on the local entertainment and celebrated exuberantly — despite lackluster showings on the field.
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