Scotland hires Sebastien Pocognoli as new head coach
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Scotland has appointed Sebastien Pocognoli as its head coach, signing a two-year contract. Pocognoli replaces Steve Clarke, who departed following Scotland's World Cup exit after finishing third in their group. The 39-year-old coached Union Saint-Gilloise to a Belgian league title last year before leaving AS Monaco in June. This marks Pocognoli's first senior international coaching role, having previously managed youth teams in Belgium.
- •Sebastien Pocognoli replaces Steve Clarke as head coach.
- •Pocognoli signed a two-year contract with Scotland.
- •He led Union Saint-Gilloise to a league title in 2025.
- •Clarke resigned after a disappointing World Cup performance.
- •This is Pocognoli's first senior international position.
"Scotland have appointed Sebastien Pocognoli as their new head coach.
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