The World Cup remains football's greatest meeting point, where cultures, religions and languages mix around one shared emotion.
That makes scenes away from the pitch often matter as much as the matches themselves.
And one of those special moments came in Boston, where Brazil , Morocco , Haiti and Scotland fans danced late last Saturday night to "No Scotland, No Party".
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"No Scotland, No Party" started as an unofficial anthem before Scotland's Euro 2024 campaign, but it has clearly travelled well beyond that tournament.
The song was released by Scottish musician Nick Morgan, a former postman from Prestwick, after Scotland qualified for the European Championship in Germany .
Its tune comes from "La Mano de Dios", Rodrigo Bueno's tribute to Diego Maradona, while the Scottish version celebrates belief, history and self-awareness.
That is part of its charm. It does not pretend Scotland are football royalty, but it captures the joy of following them anyway.
The Tartan Army quickly embraced it as a modern supporters' anthem. However, in Boston, it became something broader. Brazil, Morocco, Haiti and Scotland fans joining the same chant showed exactly what the World Cup can create.
The timing makes the scene even more interesting, because Brazil and Scotland are about to meet in the third round of Group C.
Both sides enter the match with strong hopes of reaching the knockout stage, and a draw may be enough to send Scotland through.
That gives the game real competitive weight.
The Boston street party showed unity. The next meeting between Brazil and Scotland will bring pressure, consequence and a very different kind of noise.
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