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McGinn expresses gratitude to Clarke after Scotland's World Cup exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 8:47 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

McGinn expresses gratitude to Clarke after Scotland's World Cup exit

Summary

John McGinn praised Steve Clarke's impact as head coach of Scotland following his resignation after the team failed to advance from the World Cup group stage. Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco and 3-0 to Brazil, ending their hopes of progressing. McGinn, who scored Scotland's sole goal against Haiti, emphasized the importance of team unity fostered by Clarke. The Aston Villa midfielder shared his hope that future generations of Scots will expect to see their team compete on such stages.

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By the Numbers

•Clarke stepped down after Scotland's World Cup elimination.
•McGinn scored Scotland's only goal at the tournament.
•Scotland lost to Morocco and Brazil in group play.
•McGinn expressed hope for future generations of players.
•Clarke's tenure was marked by team unity and tournament qualifications.

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8:47 AMYahoo Sports — McGinn 'forever grateful' to outgoing Scotland boss Clarke

What they're saying

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Steve Clarke's contribution as Scotland head coach "has been immense", says midfielder John McGinn. Clarke stepped down at the weekend after the Scots missed out on the knockout rounds of the World Cup. Aston Villa's McGinn, 31, scored Scotland's only goal at the finals, the winner in the opening group victory over Haiti.
— Yahoo Sports

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