Disaster Index: 5.1 Entry: The Bannockburn Flag, Boston Cause: Scotland supporters, twelve hours from their first World Cup fixture in twenty-eight years, have chosen to establish their base in the city that expelled the English and have brought a Bannockburn flag to announce it. Category: Historical / Emotional Evidence: A yellow flag bearing "Remember Bannockburn 1314" is hanging from the first floor of a Sam Adams tap room in downtown Boston. The fixture is against Haiti. The historical reference pre-dates association football by approximately five centuries. Historical precedent: Scotland supporters have consistently carried older grievances into football contexts. The grievances are genuine. Their relevance to the defensive line has never been established. Affected parties: Scotland supporters in Boston; Haiti, who did not chase anyone out of anywhere. Immediate outlook: The flag will not affect the result. It will be photographed extensively. Both things will be true at once. Filed: 2026-06-12 / Pre-Haiti, Group Stage