Hollywood star hails Tartan Army for 'Flower of Scotland' vs Brazil

Matthew McConaughey hailed the Tartan Army as he was left amazed by the national anthems before Scotland vs Brazil <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Matthew McConaughey hailed the Tartan Army as he was left amazed by the national anthems before Scotland vs Brazil (Image: PA)
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Hollywood A-lister Matthew McConaughey was left amazed by the Tartan Army after a rousing rendition of the national anthem ahead of the match against Brazil.

Videos of the singing of Flower of Scotland have gone viral throughout the group stage of the World Cup, with the Tartan Army earning huge praise for their passionate renditions.

And McConaughey hailed the supporters of both Scotland and Brazil after being left stunned by the national anthems ahead of the final Group C match last night.

The Oscar winner posted on social media about the "fever" and intensity in the anthems ahead of kick-off.

On X, McConaughey wrote: "Have any two teams and their fans belted out their national anthem with more fever than Scotland vs. Brasilia?"


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Unfortunately, Scotland suffered an early blow against Brazil with Vinicius Jr gifted an opening goal after a sloppy mistake in defence by Scott McKenna to lose possession.

The Real Madrid winger remained composed to round Angus Gunn and knock into the net.

He would then have a second finish ruled out by VAR after another awful Scotland mistake saw Jack Hendry robbed by the forward only to be relieved by the VAR intervention.

Vinicius Jr did score his second before half time as he headed home at the back post. And Mattheus Cunha would make it 3-0 for Brazil in the second half.

The result leaves Scotland desperately hoping for results to go in their favour to give them a chance to advance into the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.

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