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Steve Clarke says future as Scotland boss post-World Cup is '50/50'

The Tartan Army is set to make the journey across the Atlantic after Clarke's men qualified for the tournament

Scotland manager Steve Clarke believes there is a 50/50 chance that he will still be in charge after the World Cup in America.

The Tartan Army is set to make the journey across the Atlantic after Clarke led his men to qualify for the tournament for the first time since 1998.

However, it remains unclear whether the former Kilmarnock boss will remain in charge of the national team following the historic competition.

Clarke, who took the helm in 2019, previously said there was only 25% chance that he would still be Scotland manager after the World Cup.

But this has since increased to 50/50 as the manager sets his sights on what’s next.

He said: “The thing in my head is what do I do next, where do I go next, what’s next for me.

“Qualifying for three tournaments out of four is a pretty decent record. Obviously, I’d like to do a little bit better in the tournament this summer.

“That’s something we can address when we get out there.”

The manager confirmed that the Scottish FA are yet to put an offer in front of him and that they have “to think about what’s next for them.”

Clarke added: “Do they think I’m the guy who can go forward and progress the squad into the next tournament, and hopefully set us up for another World Cup qualification in four years?

“That’s what they have to decide. I have to see if any club jobs approach me between now and the end of the season.

“Then I’ll have a decision to make.”

Scotland, who will be based in Charlotte, will kick off the campaign against Haiti on June 14 and face Morocco four days later.

The group stages will come to an end against Brazil in Fort Lauderdale on June 24.

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Last updated Mar 17th, 2026 at 10:24

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