Steve Clarke Quits Scotland After 7-Year Reign as World Cup Group Exit Triggers Planned Departure
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 29
Steve Clarke Quits Scotland After 7-Year Reign as World Cup Group Exit Triggers Planned Departure
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 29
Summary
Saturday at 19:00 in Charlotte, Steve Clarke told Scotland's players he was stepping down immediately after their group-stage exit was confirmed.
The 62-year-old said the decision was pre-planned: if Scotland failed to reach the World Cup knockout rounds, he would leave after seven years in charge.
That exit came from a group with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti, with criticism intensifying after back-to-back defeats to Morocco and Brazil.
Clarke's resignation stunned many because he had signed a new four-year contract only a month ago, a deal meant to cover Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.
He leaves after guiding Scotland to two Euros and their first World Cup since 1998, saying his successor must add the final-third quality the team lacked.