Steve Clarke departs as Scotland head coach after World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Steve Clarke has stepped down as head coach of the Scotland national football team following their elimination from the World Cup. His exit comes abruptly after a commitment to remain in charge for four more years was announced just a month ago. Clarke's tenure, which spanned seven years, included three major tournament qualifications but ultimately fell short of achieving knockout-stage success. His legacy is viewed as significant despite mixed results and criticism from segments of the Scottish football community.
- •Clarke leaves after Scotland's World Cup exit.
- •He managed the team for seven years, qualifying for three major tournaments.
- •Scotland has six Nations League games scheduled before November.
- •Clarke's departure follows a previous commitment to stay for four more years.
- •There is pressure on the Scottish FA to find a suitable replacement.
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief
- 9:16 AMBBC Sport — Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief
"In his seven-year reign Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness but could not find the promised land of knockout major championship football, writes Tom English.
"In his seven-year reign Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness but could not find the promised land of knockout major championship football, writes Tom English.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 9:16 AMClarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief
In his seven-year reign Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness but could not find the promised land of knockout major championship football, writes Tom English.
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 9:16 AMClarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief
In his seven-year reign Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness but could not find the promised land of knockout major championship football, writes Tom English.
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