Scotland officially tie down former Liverpool coach as their manager
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Scotland have officially confirmed the contract extension of a former Liverpool coach heading into the 2026 World Cup. Image Credits: Imago ImagesAfter 28 long years away from football’s biggest stage, Scotland are finally back.
Steve Clarke’s side have earned their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America, and the Tartan Army couldn’t be more ready to believe.Drawn into Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti, it is arguably one of the tougher groups in the tournament – but nobody in Scotland is complaining. Just being there is already historic.For Andy Robertson, this tournament is his first and likely last World Cup.
At 32, time is not on his side, and qualifying after so many near misses makes this summer all the more special.He is expected to sign for Tottenham Hotspur in the next weeks.Meanwhile, the man who helped deliver the World Cup dream has committed his future to the Scotland cause.Steve Clarke, who earlier in his career served as a coach at Liverpool under Kenny Dalglish in 2012, has officially signed a new contract extension that will keep him in charge through to the 2030 World Cup.Clarke has now led Scotland to three major tournaments – two European Championships and this summer’s World Cup. He is widely regarded as the greatest manager in the nation’s modern era.Speaking after extending his deal, he said:“I am truly honoured to lead my squad into our first men’s World Cup in 28 years and I’m proud to continue as Head Coach. ”“I know the Scotland supporters appreciate the achievements of this group in qualifying for back-to-back EUROs and equally sure the whole nation rejoiced in our qualification for World Cup 2026 after such a long time.”“It’s very important to look ahead and plan for the future and, while my squad will be doing everything in their power to compete and make the country proud in the America this summer, it also gives us certainty ahead of the tournament knowing that we can look to build on those foundations for the long-term and it is a privilege to continue in this role.”Scotland have two pre-tournament friendlies against Curaçao and Bolivia before their first World Cup game vs Haiti on 14 June. scotland Steve Clarke