The Scottish Football Association is poised to name Belgian manager Sébastien Pocognoli as the successor to Steve Clarke, according to reports. The 39-year-old Belgian is expected to be confirmed as the country's new international manager early next week, following Clarke's abrupt departure after the World Cup.
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The Scottish FA has been searching for a fresh approach, and Pocognoli's appointment would bring a non-Scottish manager to the role for the first time since Berti Vogts in 2002-04. Pocognoli has a successful track record, having led Union Saint-Gilloise to their first Belgian title in 90 years in 2025. He was sacked by Monaco in June after just eight months in charge.
Pocognoli's first home game in charge will be against Switzerland on 29 September, following Scotland's Nations League opener against Slovenia on 26 September. The appointment of Pocognoli marks a significant change in direction for the Scottish national team, which had been led by Clarke for seven years.
