Boultier’s American identity remains clear. “I’m born and raised in California, so I’m definitely American through and through,” she explained, while following the United States and the growing attention around Christian Pulisic’s team.
Yet France has a special pull. Boultier watched their opening victory against Senegal from the stands, showing that her support is not simply a distant family connection. It is an active part of how she experiences the tournament.
That blend of allegiances is increasingly familiar at major finals, where supporters often follow a country, a heritage or simply the football they enjoy most.
Boultier’s prediction is France, with the squad’s balance and attacking quality central to her argument.
“I think they have a great team dynamic and they have Mbappe and some other amazing players. So I’m gonna root for my Frenchies,” she said.
It is a straightforward case: France possess star power, tournament experience and the kind of attacking threat capable of changing a match in an instant. Boultier’s choice may be personal, but it is hardly without football logic.
The next major storyline arrives when Scotland face Brazil at Hard Rock Stadium, with travelling Scottish supporters expected to add plenty of noise and colour.
Boultier is ready to embrace the atmosphere rather than avoid it. Asked whether she would join Scotland fans for a drink, she replied: “Of course. I mean, why not?”
She also described the World Cup as “uniting the world”, and Miami’s matchday may offer exactly that: Scottish voices, Brazilian flair and a broadcaster cheering for France while keeping one eye on the United States.