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Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief

Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland manager following the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Clarke described the choice to leave as an "easy" decision because he intended to depart if the team failed to reach the knockout stages. The Scottish FA has begun the search for a successor.

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Steve Clarke has officially resigned following Scotland's exit from the 2026 World Cup.

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  1. Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach after World Cup exit

    Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland manager following the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Clarke described the choice to leave as an "easy" decision because he intended to depart if the team failed to reach the knockout stages. The Scottish FA has begun the search for a successor.

    What's confirmed:

    • Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland head coach after the team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
    • Clarke served as the head coach for seven years.
    • Clarke stated it was an "easy" decision to step down because he planned to leave if the team did not reach the knockout stage.
    • The Scottish FA chief executive stated that "nothing's off the table" regarding the appointment of a replacement.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The role of the next Scotland head coach is described as a "monster job".
    • Clarke's exit brings a sense of relief.
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