Steve Clarke Resigns After Scotland's World Cup Exit

Scotland's head coach, Steve Clarke, has resigned following the team's group stage exit from the North American World Cup. The Scottish Football Association announced his departure just minutes after Croatia's victory over Ghana sealed the British side's elimination.

Players were informed of the decision yesterday at the team's Charlotte base. Clarke had signed a new four-year contract only a month ago. Scotland began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over Haiti, but subsequent losses to Morocco (0-1) and Brazil (0-3) sealed their fate.

"The most emotional part of this farewell is for the players, without whom we wouldn't have the memories we've collected from 2019 until now. They deserve all the praise they receive. It was an honor to coach them," Clarke stated.

Clarke took charge of Scotland seven years ago, at a time when the team hadn't featured in a major tournament since the 1998 World Cup. Under his leadership, the squad qualified for two European Championships and the 2026 World Cup. Despite these qualifications, the Scots failed to impress in all three tournaments, with the win against Haiti being their only victory.