Scottish Fans Embrace Champ as World Cup Mascot

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:22 AM

Scottish soccer fans attending the World Cup in the United States have adopted Champ, the legendary Lake Champlain creature, as their unofficial tournament mascot. The traveling “Tartan Army” has embraced the folklore icon during matches in the U.S., giving the Adirondacks legend unexpected international attention during the global tournament.

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