Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSteve Clarke has signed a new contract to continue as head coach of the Scotland men's national football team, extending his tenure through to the 2030 World Cup. Since taking the role in 2019, Clarke has successfully guided Scotland to qualification for two European Championships and the upcoming 2026 World Cup in North America. His extended contract means Clarke will lead the team in their 2026 World Cup campaign, where they are set to face Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil in Group C, and will also be in charge for the 2028 home Euros hosted by the UK and Ireland. Clarke expressed his honour and pride in continuing as head coach, acknowledging the team's achievements in qualifying for major tournaments and emphasising the importance of building on these foundations for future success. Ian Maxwell, Chief Executive of the Scottish FA, lauded Clarke's impressive record of three tournament qualifications out of four and his success in fostering a strong squad that has captured the nation's support, indicating a renewed focus for the coming years. In fullSteve Clarke signs new Scotland contract to remain head coach beyond World CupThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Steve Clarke makes big decision on his Scotland future ahead of World Cup
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSteve Clarke has signed a new contract to continue as head coach of the Scotland men's national football team, extending his tenure through to the 2030 World Cup. Since taking the role in 2019, Clarke has successfully guided Scotland to qualification for two European Championships and the upcoming 2026 World Cup in North America. His extended contract means Clarke will lead the team in their 2026 World Cup campaign, where they are set to face Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil in Group C, and will also be in charge for the 2028 home Euros hosted by the UK and Ireland. Clarke expressed his honour and pride in continuing as head coach, acknowledging the team's achievements in qualifying for major tournaments and emphasising the importance of building on these foundations for future success. Ian Maxwell, Chief Executive of the Scottish FA, lauded Clarke's impressive record of three tournament qualifications out of four and his success in fostering a strong squad that has captured the nation's support, indicating a renewed focus for the coming years. In fullSteve Clarke signs new Scotland contract to remain head coach beyond World CupThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
