Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach after World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:51 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Steve Clarke has resigned as head coach of Scotland following the team's World Cup exit. His departure comes just 31 days after he signed a four-year contract. Scotland was eliminated after a defeat to Brazil, which followed Croatia's win over Ghana that sealed Scotland's fate. Clarke's resignation was unexpected, disrupting the post-tournament plans for the national team, which had shown optimism prior to the World Cup.
- •Clarke signed a new four-year deal on May 28.
- •Scotland's World Cup run ended after losing to Brazil.
- •Clarke's resignation was confirmed shortly after Croatia's game concluded.
- •He had expressed optimism about the team's potential before the tournament.
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — New deal, new beginnings & a sudden exit - Clarke's Scotland timeline
- 4:48 AMBBC Sport — New deal, new beginnings & a sudden exit - Clarke's Scotland timeline
"BBC Scotland charts the trajectory of Steve Clarke's last month as Scotland head coach.
"BBC Scotland charts the trajectory of Steve Clarke's last month as Scotland head coach.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 4:51 AMNew deal, new beginnings & a sudden exit - Clarke's Scotland timeline
BBC Scotland charts the trajectory of Steve Clarke's last month as Scotland head coach.
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 4:48 AMNew deal, new beginnings & a sudden exit - Clarke's Scotland timeline
BBC Scotland charts the trajectory of Steve Clarke's last month as Scotland head coach.
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