Scotland Exit 2026 World Cup as Steve Clarke Resigns After 7 Years
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 27
Scotland Exit 2026 World Cup as Steve Clarke Resigns After 7 Years
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 27
Summary
Croatia's 2-1 win over Ghana confirmed Scotland's elimination, leaving them unable to reach the last 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
Steve Clarke resigned shortly after Scotland's campaign ended, closing a seven-year spell in charge after another group-stage exit at a major tournament.
Scotland finished on 3 points with a -3 goal difference after beating Haiti 1-0, then losing 1-0 to Morocco and 3-0 to Brazil.
Brazil exposed the errors that proved decisive: Vinicius Jr scored twice after Scotland giveaways, and Matheus Cunha added a third in Miami.
The exit extends Scotland's record of never advancing beyond the first phase in 9 World Cups and 4 European Championships, despite qualifying for their first World Cup since 1998.