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

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-28 17:07 UTC · Category: Sports

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

## Intelligence 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.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| CBS Sports | England vs. DR Congo live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups, channel | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxNTTZfcVdSZ2pwb1ZQTkhHeHJLRGx2TXhCT24xdlMwTEU5ZGxmemk4MDNud1lpS2Jkay1Pd1AxbldYallGbEo5X29EcVR5dkZZa3pOV0JwY09ZczJnQXBSaTlvVE1sazgwT0JwMV9MVXBORTM5dERPLVdKNDVVYlMtcjc0eFR2OFRzOHFoRFBwN3FzZTRCWHk0YlFINjJacjVrODVtb2NrQnIxQQ?oc=5) |
| BBC | World Cup 2026: England's Thomas Tuchel must get it right in danger zone | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTFBheVNNSlJtUlRvV1lmRXQ2SkV4NUI5QlFWbnFPX2lrTnJnMlJ1SzlSS2JrTkZDX2hIZ2MwV2dQbGdUV290SExZTlllTF9uZkUzNTVXU2xaVHRWNnAwQ19CZGRVTlk4b28?oc=5) |
| ESPN | SFA chief reveals messages already arriving from prospective new Scotland bosses | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxNRWpUNEhjODRfR044VUIxSjV2Z3lMcEJ1bmZXUWpHUVhYc3BuUVlUQmFmc0ROR3B4bGxLNjJEbGRma3puRUxCSzZSR0RaNk9BM1NEZVBIcktxVUFqcVhxNW5qWUljbDVaZUxSZWlCNE9oN3hUck05Q19jRUtwRVU2b29ROFhFdENURW9WekpzTDV6c0t5NDBDS1BCTmJvZmVibTB3SjNEMFpHMDc3bjEtQ25EWXlyQVppQ0VNdWN0ZlQ?oc=5) |
| The Independent | The sad truth Scotland must face after early World Cup exit | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxQRWd6YzZUMl90SnhZNVBiMXdJMWhtQWpDVl9NTlFEY0pSUTZZaGpZOVQ4M3FWdEZRS1pIUGJnU2hsdWR6QUdxUlNLYlZReGNUWEExYTRkQzU0OEVnZUZ2amNTUzBFWFlTTzAyWW9UNGloWHpQRFFuWDVyVDZGemw4QkNZSGZRa3hiVFFQX1BibUh0b2ROS19uZ0pjV0dSUzk3QjVnVW54Z2NBV0U?oc=5) |
| BBC | Steve Clarke steps down from Scotland job: Nothing off table in picking successor, say SFA | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE5YVGEzR2s1QnplMW9GZl8xN1RnNTBSZkZxQ0cwdEUtcS1Sc3pJU3didmRmYklISjZTVERTcWxuRy1wZWkxNWRqUnVUSzN4NmptNzFaUHRLdjZiY0Z5VkVXbkxJZ3RncjQ?oc=5) |
| New York Post | Scotland head soccer coach resigns after getting contract extension | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxOTTNiZ1l1S1RzQUhSRFMyYVhTclhuZGtqREVScjBfUktSZjIxNDEtQkZlV3YzdThHa2VCVlFXQlJXcEI0djFza3E2RlV4aWVxdU5GVV9fUjlLTTBNeXZYVVJKVFFCUU5nSkx6d0F3U3AxR2lTU1dfLTdkQ3o5Qlc0Y09hR0ZnOG5GNmtZdG1qcnJhbGxRZ1NUdnk3a1pPYmpYdlY3bW9tNW0?oc=5) |
| BBC | Who do Scotland fans want as the next head coach? | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE9yaUpsZ1QtdVFDOXM5cmhyN0g0dGlTWW1idVc1Qm5WOVMwaFlhVTc1RklqdjBrY2FVckdiUjliM3lLNWVWLWUtVEpnQW9FQUR6eEpHQUVJNm1wV0d1VWM4ZDZpSzVmQ2s?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Small-minded SFA must ditch parochial mentality if Scotland are to thrive - Ewan Murray | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxQYUY5LXF3cWNJaTFtWVZVNTl5RWRseEdLYV9MY2xGQ0taVlpOdU9BWFhFN19MblJyMW5aNDRfWmFrWUtHOGpSdlozbTcxMDVJa05KNWpzQVNyOVJ5UGxKSlZ6Q2dwUEJXQzlZb0xaY0draGc2a0k2LVZYWHFTdzF6WEs0eGIwbWR1SjBwdDFneEhoQ2NUV1NVZ3V5UQ?oc=5) |

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