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 surprisingly resigned as Scotland's head coach following the team's exit from the World Cup. His resignation comes despite having penned a new deal until 2030, ending his seven-year tenure after Scotland failed to progress to the last-32 stage. Scotland's World Cup campaign saw them lose to Morocco and Brazil, securing only a 1-0 victory over Haiti. Clarke led Scotland to three major tournaments, including two European Championships and the current World Cup, making him the nation's most successful national coach. In an open letter, Clarke expressed gratitude to his players, while Scottish FA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell acknowledged his record-breaking contribution and the significant progress made under his leadership. In fullSteve Clarke resigns as Scotland boss after World Cup exit confirmedThank 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 thanks squad as he steps down after World Cup elimination
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 surprisingly resigned as Scotland's head coach following the team's exit from the World Cup. His resignation comes despite having penned a new deal until 2030, ending his seven-year tenure after Scotland failed to progress to the last-32 stage. Scotland's World Cup campaign saw them lose to Morocco and Brazil, securing only a 1-0 victory over Haiti. Clarke led Scotland to three major tournaments, including two European Championships and the current World Cup, making him the nation's most successful national coach. In an open letter, Clarke expressed gratitude to his players, while Scottish FA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell acknowledged his record-breaking contribution and the significant progress made under his leadership. In fullSteve Clarke resigns as Scotland boss after World Cup exit confirmedThank 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
