Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach after elimination from World Cup 2026

Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland head coach immediately after the country was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the group stage. Clarke, who had been in charge since 2019 and had recently signed a four-year contract extension, announced his departure with the message 'Thanks for having me and good luck to my successor.' Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell praised Clarke's 'record-breaking contribution' and highlighted his role in returning Scotland to major tournaments.