An Irish pub in Scotland, Biddy Mulligans, has embraced the Ivory Coast team in the World Cup after Ireland failed to qualify for the tournament. What began as a joke among staff – to turn their Irish flags upside down – evolved into a full-fledged show of support for the Ivorian national team. Manager Ruairi O'Neill has transformed the pub into what he believes is Scotland’s first Ivorian-Irish establishment. The pub is now actively cheering for the Ivory Coast, attracting fans of both nations. This unusual display of sporting solidarity highlights a playful response to Ireland’s absence from the competition. The pub’s initiative has garnered attention as a unique example of international football fandom.