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Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland head coach after the team failed to reach the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. Scotland earned three points from three games before their elimination was confirmed. Clarke stated the decision was easy because he planned to leave if the team did not progress.

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Steve Clarke has officially resigned as Scotland manager after the team's World Cup elimination.

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  1. Steve Clarke Resigns as Scotland Manager Following World Cup Exit

    Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland head coach after the team failed to reach the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. Scotland earned three points from three games before their elimination was confirmed. Clarke stated the decision was easy because he planned to leave if the team did not progress.

    What's confirmed:

    • Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland manager following the team's exit from the 2026 World Cup.
    • Scotland failed to progress to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.
    • Scotland earned three points from their three group stage games.
    • Clarke served as head coach for seven years and led Scotland to three major tournaments.
    • Clarke signed a new four-year contract in May before the tournament.
    • Ghana's defeat to Croatia confirmed Scotland's elimination.
    • Clarke stated it was an easy decision to step down because he always planned to depart if the team did not reach the knockout stage.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Kris Boyd believes David Moyes and Ange Postecoglou are out of reach as potential successors.
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