Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 16 Aug 2026
Pocognoli confirmed as new Scotland head coach
Former Belgium international signs two-year deal to succeed Steve Clarke.
Contract
Initial two-year deal
Previous role
Monaco head coach
Age
39
Achievement
Led Union to 2024-25 Belgian title
What happened. Sebastien Pocognoli has been confirmed as the new Scotland head coach, signing an initial two-year contract to succeed Steve Clarke.
- He is Scotland's second foreign manager after Berti Vogts.
- Pocognoli described the appointment as an 'honour'.
- SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell called him the standout candidate.
“When I first heard of the interest, I was immediately excited about the opportunity.”
— Sebastien Pocognoli
Pocognoli will aim to build on Clarke's record of leading Scotland to three major tournaments.
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