Sebastien Pocognoli appointed as new head coach of Scotland
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Sebastien Pocognoli has been named Scotland's new head coach, succeeding Steve Clarke, who stepped down after the World Cup. Pocognoli, a former Belgium defender, aims to bring successful football to the Tartan Army and enhance their recent achievements. His experience includes winning the Belgian league with Union Saint-Gilloise last season. Pocognoli's first match in charge will be against Slovenia in the Nations League on September 26, with plans to implement a dynamic playing style that prioritizes both structure and emotional connection with fans.
- •Pocognoli succeeds Steve Clarke, who resigned after eight years.
- •He won the Belgian league title with Union Saint-Gilloise last season.
- •Pocognoli's first match as head coach is against Slovenia on September 26.
- •He aims to combine winning mentality with an engaging style of play.
- •Pocognoli is only the second foreign manager in Scotland's history.
""I will be one of yours, and I will do my best to make the supporters smile."
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