The survey report says Scottish respondents were more likely than English respondents to say they always tip taxi drivers:
That gives Scottish supporters a statistical bragging right before a ball is kicked. It also fits the wider tournament mood, with late matches, busy pubs and increased demand for taxis expected to make transport part of the World Cup experience.
Cook said the football had added “a bit of friendly rivalry” to the findings, turning an everyday spending habit into another chapter of the oldest sporting argument in British football.
The report says Scotland’s opening match is against Haiti, with Morocco and Brazil also in the group. That is a far tougher examination than comparing tipping habits.
Scotland are reportedly returning to the World Cup after a lengthy absence, and the immediate challenge will be converting national excitement into a composed performance. Haiti will offer the first measure of whether Clarke’s team can handle the occasion and build momentum.
The survey also reportedly found a generational divide, with older respondents more likely to tip regularly and Gen Z the least generous group. That adds another layer to the conversation, but football will remain the main event.
When Scotland face Haiti, taxi receipts will give way to tackles, chances and the pressure of a World Cup opener. The next storyline will be whether the Tartan Army can turn its off-field bragging rights into an on-field statement.