Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke has resigned as head coach of Scotland following the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. This decision came shortly after Ghana's defeat to Croatia confirmed Scotland would not advance. Clarke, who had been managing since 2019, led the team to its first World Cup since 1998 and a total of three major finals. His tenure, marked by moments of pride such as wins over Spain and Denmark, concluded after a disappointing World Cup campaign featuring a narrow victory over Haiti and losses to Brazil and Morocco. Clarke's departure follows a recent four-year contract signed in May, prior to the World Cup.