Scotland supporters can wear their kilts in all their customary glory at the World Cup.
The Scottish Football Association told The Associated Press on Wednesday that it had reached agreement with FIFA for sporrans the traditional fur or leather pouch worn in front of the kilt to be permitted at games despite contravening security limits for entry into stadiums in the United States, which is co-hosting the June 11-July 19 tournament with Canada and Mexico.
Scotland has been drawn in Group C with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti with two games in Boston and one in Miami.
“FIFA have confirmed that sporrans will be permitted into the stadiums following the standard search and inspection procedures and will continue to work together with the Scottish FA to educate their matchday staff as they prepare to welcome fans to Boston and Miami,” Scottish FA spokesperson Graeme Thewliss said.
Officials are restricting World Cup ticket holders to only bringing clear see-through bags, or small bags tha​Scotland supporters can wear their kilts in all their customary glory at the World Cup.
The Scottish Football Association told The Associated Press on Wednesday that it had reached agreement with FIFA for sporrans the traditional fur or leather pouch worn in front of the kilt to be permitted at games despite contravening security limits for entry into stadiums in the United States, which is co-hosting the June 11-July 19 tournament with Canada and Mexico.
Scotland has been drawn in Group C with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti with two games in Boston and one in Miami.
“FIFA have confirmed that sporrans will be permitted into the stadiums following the standard search and inspection procedures and will continue to work together with the Scottish FA to educate their matchday staff as they prepare to welcome fans to Boston and Miami,” Scottish FA spokesperson Graeme Thewliss said.
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