Scotland coach Steve Clarke says that there is a 75% chance that he was leaving his role after the 2026 World Cup.
The former manager of West Brom, Reading and Kilmarnock has already led Scotland to consecutive European championships, and his next target will be to keep his place in the upper level of the League of Nations – with a two -legged match against Greece this month.
His attention will then turn to the guarantee of qualification towards a first male World Cup since 1998 – with Greece, Belarus and Portugal or Denmark lying to Scotland.
Clarke – Who succeeded Alex McLeish in 2019 – is out of contract after the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year, and the 61 -year -old admitted that he may not renew this agreement.
“I’m going to go as a percentage-75%,” he said, when he was asked what is the probability of leaving after the World Cup campaign. “This is something I have not talked about to my bosses.
“But right now, I’m happy to get my contract. And I want to go to America. This is the net result. I want to help this group of players go to the World Cup in America.”
Despite their success in euros, Scotland missed the Qatar World Cup 2022 after a loss in playoffs against Ukraine – and Clarke admits that the next 12 months will decide on its future.
He added: “I still have 10 big games this year to determine my future in the future.
“I decided that I wanted to manage the contract. Obviously, if we have a fantastic year and we arrive at the World Cup and we are doing well during the World Cup, maybe someone will persuade me to stay.
“Whether I stay here or can go elsewhere, the following year can determine my future. I think it’s a little too early to talk about my departure or my stay.”
Scotland is undefeated in three games under Steve Clarke, beating Poland and Croatia, as well as drawing with Portugal
When asked if he still had ambitions to return to club management, the former defender of St Mirren and Chelsea said: “I am still open to other suggestions.
“I liked to be the head coach of Scotland. I am determined to appreciate this year to be the head coach of Scotland. We will see where it leads us.”
