Clark Resigns as Scotland Manager: Seven-Year Tenure Ends Abruptly After World Cup Group Stage Exit
Steve Clarke, 62, announced his resignation after Scotland's elimination from the 202 of the most successful managers in the nation's history.
Steve Clarke, 62, announced his resignation after Scotland's elimination from the 202 of the most successful managers in the nation's history.
The 62-year-old Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland manager after the team failed to reach the World Cup knockout stage, ending his seven-year tenure. He led Scotland back to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and secured consecutive European Championship qualifications.
Scotland lost 0-3 to Brazil in their World Cup group-stage match, with their qualification chances falling to 43%. Head coach Steve Clarke accepted only a 23-second post-match interview before leaving, then returned to concede the team is likely eliminated, while reviewing costly mistakes and the players' fighting spirit.
McGinn scored the only goal in the 28th minute as Scotland claimed victory in their opening group stage match, with Hanley named Man of the Match.
Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 in their World Cup opener, with John McGinn scoring the only goal to end a 36-year absence from the tournament.
The 2026 World Cup Group C opener kicks off in Foxborough, with Scotland favoured on the back of their superior FIFA ranking, though Haiti could still spring a surprise amid a raucous home atmosphere.
Scotland pulled the plug on their closed-door warm-up against Norway at the last minute, with Ståle Solbakken blasting the US training camp arrangements as highly unprofessional; Martin Odegaard spoke out after the match.
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