New York, June 28 -- Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland head coach, the Scottish Football Association announced on Friday, following the team's official elimination from the FIFA World Cup.

The 62-year-old brings an end to a seven-year spell in charge, during which he guided Scotland to their first men's FIFA World Cup in 28 years, as well as securing back-to-back UEFA European Championship qualifications.

"The country's most successful national coach has called time on his seven years in charge following confirmation of Scotland's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup," the Scottish FA said in a statement as per Reuters.

Scotland, making their first FIFA World Cup appearance in 28 years, finished third in Group C but failed to rank...