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World Cup 2026: Who will be next Scotland head coach?

Scotland searches for new head coach as Steve Clarke steps down amid World Cup disappointment

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📍 How it ended

Steve Clarke resigned as Scotland head coach following the team's early exit from the 2026 World Cup. The Scottish Football Association reported receiving inquiries from prospective candidates, but the story quieted without a definitive conclusion regarding a successor in the latest coverage.

Epilogue added 119d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland’s head coach, prompting the Scottish Football Association (SFA) to begin the search for a successor. Coverage from the BBC notes the resignation and says the SFA has kept all options open for the next appointment. ESPN reports that messages are already arriving from prospective new Scotland bosses.

The Independent reflects on Scotland’s early World Cup exit, while The Guardian criticises the SFA’s approach. The New York Post highlights that Clarke’s departure follows a contract extension. The next steps will involve the SFA evaluating incoming candidates and announcing a new head coach.

Follow‑up reports are expected from the BBC, ESPN and other outlets as the selection process unfolds.

Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 119d ago.

Quick answers

Who is the current Scotland head coach?

Steve Clarke, who stepped down as reported by the BBC.

What is the SFA doing to find a replacement?

The SFA has said nothing is off the table in picking a successor and messages are already arriving from prospective new Scotland bosses, according to the BBC and ESPN.

Which media outlets are covering the coaching search?

BBC, ESPN, The Independent, The Guardian and the New York Post are among the sources reporting on the resignation and the search for a new coach.

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Scotland SFA World Cup 2026 Steve Clarke coaching search

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