Scotland searches for new head coach after Clarke's exit following World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 10:33 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland's head coach following their exit from the World Cup. His departure comes after guiding the team to three major tournaments over seven years. The Scottish FA is now tasked with finding a successor ahead of the Nations League campaign, which begins on September 26. Key considerations for the next manager will include maintaining the team's spirit and potentially adopting a more attacking style to address recent performance issues.
- •Clarke's resignation follows Scotland's underwhelming World Cup performance.
- •The Scottish FA aims to appoint a successor before the Nations League starts.
- •Clarke's tenure included qualification for three major tournaments since 1998.
- •The new manager may need to build a younger squad for future competitions.
- •Debate exists on whether the next coach should be Scottish or foreign.
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Who do Scotland fans want as the next head coach?
- 4:28 PMBBC Sport — Who do Scotland fans want as the next head coach?
- 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — What does next Scotland head coach look like as 'monster job' awaits?
- 10:33 AMBBC Sport — What does next Scotland head coach look like as 'monster job' awaits?
"BBC Scotland looks at the key questions around the appointment of Steve Clarke's successor.
"BBC Scotland looks at the key questions around the appointment of Steve Clarke's successor.
"The speculation has started, but who do Scotland fans want to replace Steve Clarke?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 4:28 PMWho do Scotland fans want as the next head coach?
The speculation has started, but who do Scotland fans want to replace Steve Clarke?
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 4:28 PMWho do Scotland fans want as the next head coach?
The speculation has started, but who do Scotland fans want to replace Steve Clarke?
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 10:33 AMWhat does next Scotland head coach look like as 'monster job' awaits?
BBC Scotland looks at the key questions around the appointment of Steve Clarke's successor.
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 10:33 AMWhat does next Scotland head coach look like as 'monster job' awaits?
BBC Scotland looks at the key questions around the appointment of Steve Clarke's successor.
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