Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland manager after World Cup elimination
ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:46 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Steve Clarke has stepped down as head coach of Scotland following the team's exit from the World Cup. The Scottish FA announced his resignation shortly after Croatia's victory over Ghana confirmed Scotland's inability to progress. During the tournament, Scotland secured a win against Haiti but suffered losses to Morocco and Brazil, ending their hopes of advancement. Clarke expressed gratitude to his players in an open letter, highlighting the positive memories created during his tenure. The search for a new head coach will now begin as the team reflects on their performance.
- •Scotland won one and lost two matches in the World Cup group stage.
- •Clarke had led Scotland since 2019, overseeing their return to major tournaments.
- •The team finished third in a group that included Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti.
- •Clarke expressed honor to be called the Gaffer in his resignation announcement.
- •The Scottish FA will begin the process of finding a new head coach.
- 1:16 AMESPN — Scotland boss Clarke quits after WC elimination
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland manager Steve Clarke steps down after World Cup elimination
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Steve Clark resigns moments after Scotland’s World Cup exit
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland boss Clarke resigns after World Cup exit confirmed: official
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 World Cup exit confirmed, European coach quits immediately
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland boss after World Cup exit confirmed
- 11:37 PMBBC Sport — Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit
"Scotland manager Steve Clarke has stepped down following his side's elimination from the World Cup in the group stage, the Scottish Football Association announced Saturday."Scotland Men's Head Coach Steve Clarke has stepped down from his role.
"Just a few minutes after Scotland’s elimination from the World Cup, it is now official. Steve Clarke is stepping down as coach. The Scottish Football Association has just announced this. Following ...
"Ollie Whitmore, Chief football news reporterSteve Clark has resigned as Scotland manager following his team’s exit from their first World Cup tournament for 28 years.Croatia’s 2-1 win over Ghana o...
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External links- ESPNJun 28, 2026, 1:16 AMScotland boss Clarke quits after WC elimination
Steve Clarke has stepped down as manager of Scotland men's team after their elimination from the 2026 World Cup at the group stages was confirmed on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 1:07 AMScotland manager Steve Clarke steps down after World Cup elimination
Scotland played in its first World Cup since 1998, but failed to advance past the group stage. Manager Steve Clarke stepped down from his role.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 12:00 AMBREAKING: Steve Clark resigns moments after Scotland’s World Cup exit
Ollie Whitmore, Chief football news reporterSteve Clark has resigned as Scotland manager following his team’s exit from their first World Cup tournament for 28 years.Croatia’s 2-1 win over Ghana o...
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 11:59 PMScotland boss Clarke resigns after World Cup exit confirmed: official
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has stepped down following his side's elimination from the World Cup in the group stage, the Scottish Football Association announced Saturday."Scotland Men's Head Coach Steve Clarke has stepped down from his role.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 11:46 PMClarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach moments after their exit from the World Cup is confirmed.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 11:43 PM🚨 World Cup exit confirmed, European coach quits immediately
Just a few minutes after Scotland’s elimination from the World Cup, it is now official. Steve Clarke is stepping down as coach. The Scottish Football Association has just announced this. Following ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 11:41 PMSteve Clarke resigns as Scotland boss after World Cup exit confirmed
Scotland’s most successful coach led his country to three major tournaments but they have not qualified for the knockout-phase at the 2026 World Cup
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 11:37 PMClarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.
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