GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) – Scotland manager Steve Clarke signed a new contract before the match. world cup That could extend his tenure to a record 11 years.
Clark’s new four-year contract was signed on Thursday and runs until the 2030 World Cup and also includes the 2028 European Championship. Scotland will also co-host England, Wales and Ireland.
“It’s a real honor to lead the team to their first Men’s World Cup in 28 years, and I’m proud to continue as head coach,” Clark said. statement From the Scottish Football Association.
Until recent weeks, it was widely expected that next month’s World Cup, in which Scotland will play group games against Brazil, Morocco and Haiti, would be a farewell match for the 62-year-old.
Decision to participate in the World Cup last November – sealed with great emotion 4-2 victory over Denmark In Glasgow — revived Clarke’s popularity among fans after the team finished. Poor results at Euro 2024.
The former Chelsea defender, who was hired in 2019, has already qualified for three major tournaments, making him Scotland’s most successful manager in history.
Craig Brown is currently Scotland’s longest-serving coach, and during his eight-year tenure from 2001 to 2001, he led the Tartan Army to the 1998 World Cup.
In their past eight World Cup appearances, Scotland have never progressed beyond the group stage.
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