Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit
Assistant coach Steven Naismith has ruled himself out as a permanent replacement for Steve Clarke. He is willing to serve as a temporary manager. Scotland will return to play in the Nations League in September.
What changed
Steven Naismith has clarified his position on the vacant manager role and David Moyes has been linked to the job.
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Steven Naismith rejects Scotland manager role
confidence 90%Assistant coach Steven Naismith has ruled himself out as a permanent replacement for Steve Clarke. He is willing to serve as a temporary manager. Scotland will return to play in the Nations League in September.
What's confirmed:
- Steven Naismith has ruled himself out of the running for the Scotland manager's job.
- Naismith is prepared to step in on a temporary basis.
Still unconfirmed:
- David Moyes has been linked with replacing Steve Clarke.
- Steven Naismith is set to remain part of the national team set-up.
- Scotland return to action in the Nations League in September.
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Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland manager after World Cup exit
confidence 100%Steve Clarke has stepped down as the Scotland head coach following the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Scotland failed to progress past the group stage. Clarke led the national team for seven years and reached three major finals.
What's confirmed:
- Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland head coach.
- Scotland was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup during the group stage.
- Clarke served as head coach for seven years and led Scotland to three major finals.
- Scotland earned three points from three games during the tournament.
- Clarke signed a new four-year deal in May before the World Cup.
Still unconfirmed:
- Ghana's defeat to Croatia confirmed Scotland's elimination.
- Clarke resigned half an hour after the team's exit.