Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has resigned from his position following his team’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Clarke, who led Scotland to their first men’s World Cup in 28 years, decided to step down after a disappointing Group C campaign. Despite starting the tournament with a win against Haiti, defeats to Morocco and Brazil led to Scotland’s exit from the competition.
Clarke, who had recently signed a new four-year contract, expressed pride in the team’s achievements during his tenure. He thanked his players for their efforts and stated that it was an honor to lead them. Scotland’s World Cup journey began with a victory over Haiti, but subsequent losses prevented them from advancing to the next stage due to goal difference.
Ian Maxwell, the Scottish FA Chief Executive, acknowledged the progress made under Clarke’s leadership over the seven years. Despite the World Cup disappointment, Maxwell highlighted the team’s improvement, from being a pot four team to topping their qualifying group. The Scottish FA expressed gratitude to Clarke for his contributions and emphasized the support of the fans during major tournaments.
Reports suggest that Everton boss David Moyes is a leading candidate to succeed Clarke ahead of the 2028 Euros, with Scotland potentially hosting the tournament.
