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Judge sides with students, says FIU likely violated First Amendment rights

The ruling is a win for free speech advocates.

Education

A group of students was granted a victory over the weekend when a federal judge ruled that Florida International University likely violated their First Amendment rights.Why it matters: The ruling is a win for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="free speech advocates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/23/orwellian-flavor-fiu-disciplines-students-for-silent-protest" data-vars-content-id="93c28fce-128c-4491-bd1d-70ef6d0e08f7" data-vars-headline="Judge sides with students, says FIU likely violated First Amendment rights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/23/orwellian-flavor-fiu-disciplines-students-for-silent-protest" target="_self">free speech advocates</a> and could set a precedent for future cases, as colleges across the country have implemented new rules aiming to limit expression.

Here's who advanced in key Miami-Dade elections 

Voters also selected their parties' nominees for statewide and federal offices.

Politics

Miami-Dade voters elected new local leaders and chose their party&#x27;s nominees for the November election.State of play: From the Miami Marine Stadium referendum to the race for governor, here&#x27;s where some of the region&#x27;s biggest races stand, according to preliminary results from Tuesday night.

Violent crime keeps falling in Miami, other big U.S. cities

The city's numbers mirror national trends

News

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Violent crime" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/violent-crime-us-cities-trump" data-vars-content-id="6ba6b242-c44d-4e4e-a24a-6034c90c1739" data-vars-headline="Violent crime keeps falling in Miami, other big U.S. cities" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/violent-crime-us-cities-trump" target="_self">Violent crime</a> kept falling across many of the nation&#x27;s largest cities through June — including Miami, where homicides fell by 50% from the first half of 2025, according to preliminary data reviewed by Axios. Why it matters: The decline now spans two presidencies — it began falling under President Biden after the pandemic-era surge, and has kept dropping under President <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="6ba6b242-c44d-4e4e-a24a-6034c90c1739" data-vars-headline="Violent crime keeps falling in Miami, other big U.S. cities" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">Trump</a>.<ul><li>Trump came into office casting America as being overrun by crime at a time when the numbers were already declining dramatically.</li></ul>

South Florida businesses feel loss of Haitian TPS workers

About 93,000 Haitian TPS holders were part of Florida's workforce as of January, according to one analysis.

South Florida&#x27;s economy is feeling the loss of Haitian employees whose <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Temporary Protected Status" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/24/florida-miami-tps-haiti" data-vars-content-id="469a9962-eb7d-4ca4-834c-c67151d4afdd" data-vars-headline="South Florida businesses feel loss of Haitian TPS workers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/24/florida-miami-tps-haiti" target="_self">Temporary Protected Status</a> ended in late July.The big picture: The Trump administration&#x27;s decision to end <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="TPS" data-vars-click-url="https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status" data-vars-content-id="469a9962-eb7d-4ca4-834c-c67151d4afdd" data-vars-headline="South Florida businesses feel loss of Haitian TPS workers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status" target="_blank">TPS</a> will hurt Florida&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="health care" data-vars-click-url="https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/floridas-nursing-homes-are-bracing-for-life-without-haitian-tps-workers/" data-vars-content-id="469a9962-eb7d-4ca4-834c-c67151d4afdd" data-vars-headline="South Florida businesses feel loss of Haitian TPS workers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/floridas-nursing-homes-are-bracing-for-life-without-haitian-tps-workers/" target="_blank">health care</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hospitality and tourism" data-vars-click-url="https://frla.org/news-release/press-release-florida-hospitality-industry-urges-federal-action-to-support-employers-following-tps-decision/" data-vars-content-id="469a9962-eb7d-4ca4-834c-c67151d4afdd" data-vars-headline="South Florida businesses feel loss of Haitian TPS workers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://frla.org/news-release/press-release-florida-hospitality-industry-urges-federal-action-to-support-employers-following-tps-decision/" target="_blank">hospitality and tourism</a> industries, advocates and business leaders have said.<ul><li>TPS had protected Haitians and provided them work authorization since <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2010" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/general-news-b5b989398d08474ab3387249e03bc6be" data-vars-content-id="469a9962-eb7d-4ca4-834c-c67151d4afdd" data-vars-headline="South Florida businesses feel loss of Haitian TPS workers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/general-news-b5b989398d08474ab3387249e03bc6be" target="_blank">2010</a>.</li></ul>

World Cup boosted Miami businesses, showcased its  diversity

Some bars and hotels felt a World Cup bump.

Business

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/14/free-world-cup-watch-parties-miami" data-vars-content-id="9b31860e-583e-4b9f-8b50-0a421ce12cbd" data-vars-headline="World Cup boosted Miami businesses, showcased its diversity" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/14/free-world-cup-watch-parties-miami" target="_self">World Cup</a> is over, but Miami will never be over it.Why it mattered: Locals <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="with roots from all over the world" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/11/world-cup-miami-global-influence" data-vars-content-id="9b31860e-583e-4b9f-8b50-0a421ce12cbd" data-vars-headline="World Cup boosted Miami businesses, showcased its diversity" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/11/world-cup-miami-global-influence" target="_self">with roots from all over the world</a> came together to cheer for their home countries, welcome international visitors and drive business to bars and restaurants.

Our favorite World Cup moments

Sports

From the endless watch parties to the last-minute upsets, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/world-cups-economic-boost-varies-among-miami-businesses" data-vars-content-id="502e3494-4d73-4bfb-9c08-3117be14c64d" data-vars-headline="Our favorite World Cup moments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/world-cups-economic-boost-varies-among-miami-businesses" target="_self">World Cup</a> experience has been one of the most memorable events to take over the city.<ul><li>Here are a few of our favorites:</li></ul>

Miami dog with viral hot dog craving will throw out first pitch at Marlins game

A Miami rescue dog who went viral for a video of him craving a hot dog at a Marlins game is getting his own &quot;dream day&quot; at loanDepotpark.Why it matters: Jonah the dog will finally get the ballpark frank he deserves — and he&#x27;s getting a luxury dog house and suite to watch Sunday&#x27;s game against the Guardians.

Report: Marlins are "hottest team" in baseball

The Marlins are fighting for a playoff spot.

Don&#x27;t let the euphoria of hosting a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/16/miami-first-world-cup-match" data-vars-content-id="3dbda46e-5301-4900-a5e2-301f7d303e3e" data-vars-headline="Report: Marlins are &quot;hottest team&quot; in baseball" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/16/miami-first-world-cup-match" target="_self">World Cup</a> distract you from the fact that the Miami Marlins are the &quot;hottest team in Major League Baseball&quot; over the past month.<ul><li>That&#x27;s according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="MLB.com" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlb.com/news/jakob-marsee-hits-walk-off-to-give-marlins-win-over-mariners" data-vars-content-id="3dbda46e-5301-4900-a5e2-301f7d303e3e" data-vars-headline="Report: Marlins are &quot;hottest team&quot; in baseball" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlb.com/news/jakob-marsee-hits-walk-off-to-give-marlins-win-over-mariners" target="_blank">MLB.com</a>, which notes that the Fightin&#x27; Fish have a red-hot record of 24-8 since June 1.</li></ul>

Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James

Miami is where James won his first NBA championship.

Sixteen years after &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Decision" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpgnb_9bA4" data-vars-content-id="857dbdb6-ead6-429b-9f2b-a20a8263f1bb" data-vars-headline="Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpgnb_9bA4" target="_blank">The Decision</a>&quot; brought <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="LeBron James" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/06/30/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers" data-vars-content-id="857dbdb6-ead6-429b-9f2b-a20a8263f1bb" data-vars-headline="Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/06/30/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers" target="_self">LeBron James</a> to Miami, the world is again waiting to learn where he&#x27;ll take his talents next.State of play: The 41-year-old NBA legend has been linked to a handful of teams as possible destinations, including Golden State, Minnesota, Philadelphia and Miami.

Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland

Officers learned Scottish traditions and de-escalation tactics before the World Cup.

Public Safety

A festive crowd gathered on South Beach last month, holding beers and playing music. Some even <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="climbed onto" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/OfficialJoelF/status/2069496421825351827/video/1" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/OfficialJoelF/status/2069496421825351827/video/1" target="_blank">climbed onto</a> a fire rescue ATV.The big picture: This wasn&#x27;t spring break; it was a World Cup parade led by Scottish football fans known as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Tartan Army" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" target="_self">the Tartan Army</a>.<ul><li>While Miami Beach has historically <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="imposed strict rules" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article228090319.html" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article228090319.html" target="_blank">imposed strict rules</a> on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="spring break party crowds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/04/miami-beach-spring-break-restrictions-2026" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/04/miami-beach-spring-break-restrictions-2026" target="_self">spring break party crowds</a> — due to years of fatal shootings and rowdy behavior — city leaders marched alongside the Scottish supporters.</li></ul>

Colombia and Portugal fans partied through the 0-0 draw

Both teams advanced to the knockout round.

The Colombia and Portugal match ended in a 0-0 draw on Saturday in Miami, sending both teams to the knockout stage of the World Cup. Why it matters: It was reportedly the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most in-demand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7398216/2026/06/26/portugal-colombia-martinez-tickets/" data-vars-content-id="3638cff7-7f1d-4ef5-baa2-30133fd00da3" data-vars-headline="Colombia and Portugal fans partied through the 0-0 draw" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7398216/2026/06/26/portugal-colombia-martinez-tickets/" target="_blank">most in-demand</a> group-stage match of the World Cup, per The Athletic, a product of the massive local Colombian community and the stardom of Portugal&#x27;s Cristiano Ronaldo.

"The city is ready." Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami

Colombia takes on Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday night.

During the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" target="_self">World Cup</a> so far, Hard Rock Stadium has played host to big local fanbases like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brazil" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/photos-scenes-from-brazil-scotland-world-cup-miami" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/photos-scenes-from-brazil-scotland-world-cup-miami" target="_self">Brazil</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Uruguay" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/16/miami-first-world-cup-match" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/16/miami-first-world-cup-match" target="_self">Uruguay</a>.<ul><li>But Colombia fans may take the cake when Los Cafeteros hit the field on Saturday, their first World Cup match in Miami.</li></ul>Why it matters: There are over 105,000 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colombians" data-vars-click-url="https://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/data-hub/charts/us-immigrant-population-state-and-county" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/data-hub/charts/us-immigrant-population-state-and-county" target="_blank">Colombians</a> living in Miami-Dade County, comprising one of Miami&#x27;s largest foreign-born communities.Zoom in: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colombia plays Portugal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49172923/fifa-world-cup-2026-colombia-vs-portugal-tv-channel-how-watch-kickoff-live-stream-referee-predicted-lineups" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49172923/fifa-world-cup-2026-colombia-vs-portugal-tv-channel-how-watch-kickoff-live-stream-referee-predicted-lineups" target="_blank">Colombia plays Portugal</a> at 7:30pm at Hard Rock as both teams fight for first place in Group K.<ul><li>For neutral soccer fans, a chance to see Cristiano Ronaldo play for Portugal also makes Saturday&#x27;s match a highly anticipated affair. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Resale tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/world-cup-match-71-group-k-miami-06-27-2026/event/Z7r9jZ1A74343" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/world-cup-match-71-group-k-miami-06-27-2026/event/Z7r9jZ1A74343" target="_blank">Resale tickets</a> are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="starting" data-vars-click-url="https://seatgeek.com/fifa-world-cup-tickets/international-soccer/2026-06-27-7-30-pm/17164017?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&amp;quantity=1" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://seatgeek.com/fifa-world-cup-tickets/international-soccer/2026-06-27-7-30-pm/17164017?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank">starting</a> around $3,000)</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: Fabio Perez, a Colombian living in Miami, tells Axios that Hard Rock will feel the Colombian energy. <ul><li>&quot;The city is ready. We can&#x27;t wait for this game. We&#x27;re anxious. Playing Cristiano and Portugal takes it to another level. This stadium will be full of Colombians on Saturday and you&#x27;re going to be able to feel it.&quot;</li><li>Miami Police say the FIFA Fan Festival downtown is &quot;expected to draw record attendance&quot; Saturday due to &quot;highly anticipated matches.&quot; (Argentina also plays later)</li></ul>For non-Colombians trying to get into the mood for the match, Perez recommends trying a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bandeja paisa" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/Miami/comments/1ev8vrk/where_is_the_best_bandeja_paisa_in_miami/" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Miami/comments/1ev8vrk/where_is_the_best_bandeja_paisa_in_miami/" target="_blank">bandeja paisa</a> — a typical Colombian meal.Where to watch: The FIFA Fan Festival, your local sports bar or favorite Colombian restaurant.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Andrés Carne de Res Miami" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZLlnPRifTw/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZLlnPRifTw/?img_index=1" target="_blank">Andrés Carne de Res Miami</a> on Lincoln Road has free entry and welcome drink, and live music.</li><li>The city of Coral Gables is hosting a free community watch party at Ponce Circle Park. Event grounds open at 6 p.m.</li></ul>

Yes, Scotland spiked Miami's World Cup beer sales. But that's not all

If you thought Scotland fans were jumpy after a beer, imagine them on Cuban coffee.

Miami will always remember <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Tartan Army invasion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/22/scotland-fans-miami-march-world-cup" data-vars-content-id="f0d08e2b-3267-479f-a507-965fb90be2c4" data-vars-headline="Yes, Scotland spiked Miami&#x27;s World Cup beer sales. But that&#x27;s not all" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/22/scotland-fans-miami-march-world-cup" target="_self">the Tartan Army invasion</a> — not just for the soccer-and-beer-fueled parties but for the way the Scots immersed themselves in the city&#x27;s culture.Why it matters: The Scots looked like locals scarfing down Cuban sandwiches and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pub Subs" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/shaunvlog_/status/2069766063055626556?s=20" data-vars-content-id="f0d08e2b-3267-479f-a507-965fb90be2c4" data-vars-headline="Yes, Scotland spiked Miami&#x27;s World Cup beer sales. But that&#x27;s not all" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/shaunvlog_/status/2069766063055626556?s=20" target="_blank">Pub Subs</a>, sipping on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cafecito" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/MrEats305/status/2069830938066858066?s=20" data-vars-content-id="f0d08e2b-3267-479f-a507-965fb90be2c4" data-vars-headline="Yes, Scotland spiked Miami&#x27;s World Cup beer sales. But that&#x27;s not all" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/MrEats305/status/2069830938066858066?s=20" target="_blank">cafecito</a> and boogying &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="all night long" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn4d8kwqjjeo" data-vars-content-id="f0d08e2b-3267-479f-a507-965fb90be2c4" data-vars-headline="Yes, Scotland spiked Miami&#x27;s World Cup beer sales. But that&#x27;s not all" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn4d8kwqjjeo" target="_blank">all night long</a>&quot; from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ball and Chain" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ-uEvhR_3Q/" data-vars-content-id="f0d08e2b-3267-479f-a507-965fb90be2c4" data-vars-headline="Yes, Scotland spiked Miami&#x27;s World Cup beer sales. But that&#x27;s not all" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ-uEvhR_3Q/" target="_blank">Ball and Chain</a> to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="E11even nightclub" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaAN1VQB0qy/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="f0d08e2b-3267-479f-a507-965fb90be2c4" data-vars-headline="Yes, Scotland spiked Miami&#x27;s World Cup beer sales. But that&#x27;s not all" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaAN1VQB0qy/?hl=en" target="_blank">E11even nightclub</a>.

Photos: Scenes from Brazil-Scotland World Cup match in Miami

Ahead of their World Cup clash in Miami, Brazil and Scotland fans looked more like friends than rivals.The big picture: Outside Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, they danced together, took photos of each other and basked in their shared World Cup moment.

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