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Clarke Out: Scotland Exits World Cup
28 Jun
Summary
- Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach after World Cup exit.
- Scotland failed to advance from Group C with three points.
- Clarke signed a new contract until 2030 in May.
Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland's head coach, as announced by the Scottish Football Association. This decision follows Scotland's confirmed departure from the 2026 World Cup on Saturday night. The team's campaign concluded with three points from nine in Group C, insufficient to advance.
Scotland's World Cup journey ended after a 3-0 loss to Brazil in their final group game. The team needed multiple favorable results from other matches, which did not materialize. This marks another group stage exit in a major tournament for Scotland, following Euro 2020 and Euro 2024.
Clarke, who took over in 2019, guided Scotland to three out of four major finals but has faltered at the group stage in each. He had recently signed an extension until the 2030 World Cup, a decision now under scrutiny. Frustrated supporters have voiced criticism over the team's performance in finals. The Scottish FA faces mounting pressure ahead of the upcoming Nations League campaign.
