Pakistan, June 28 -- Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland's head coach after the national team's elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026 was officially confirmed. The Scottish Football Association announced his departure following seven years in charge, bringing an end to a tenure that included Scotland's long-awaited return to football's biggest tournament after a 28-year absence.

Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stage ended after Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1, leaving the team unable to qualify as one of the tournament's eight best third-placed sides. Although Scotland opened their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Haiti, consecutive defeats left their qualification hopes hanging by a thread.

The team suffered a narrow 1-0 defe...