Scottish FA starts search for new head coach following Clarke's departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Scottish FA has initiated the process to find a successor for Steve Clarke, who stepped down after Scotland's exit from the World Cup. Clarke's departure follows a disappointing tournament where Scotland finished 11th among 12 third-placed teams. SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell stated that they will consider a wide range of candidates and aim for a prompt but careful appointment. The team is preparing for upcoming Nations League matches against North Macedonia, Slovenia, and Switzerland in the autumn, with the Euros co-hosted in 2028 in view.
- •Clarke leaves after Scotland's World Cup elimination.
- •Scotland finished 11th among 12 in their group.
- •Maxwell emphasizes a broad search for candidates.
- •Scotland's next matches are in the Nations League this autumn.
- •EURO 2028 is a future focus for the national team.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Nothing off table in picking Clarke successor - SFA
- 5:59 PMBBC Sport — Nothing off table in picking Clarke successor - SFA
"The Scottish FA's chief executive says "nothing's off the table" in replacing Steve Clarke as national head coach, a process that "starts now".
"The Scottish FA's chief executive says "nothing's off the table" in replacing Steve Clarke as national head coach, a process that "starts now".
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 6:01 PMNothing off table in picking Clarke successor - SFA
The Scottish FA's chief executive says "nothing's off the table" in replacing Steve Clarke as national head coach, a process that "starts now".
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 5:59 PMNothing off table in picking Clarke successor - SFA
The Scottish FA's chief executive says "nothing's off the table" in replacing Steve Clarke as national head coach, a process that "starts now".
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