Steve Clarke has signed a new four-year contract extension to remain head coach of Scotland. The deal will keep him in charge through the 2030 World Cup.
The Scottish Football Association announced the extension on May 28. Clarke’s previous agreement was set to end after the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. He took charge in 2019 and has now guided the team to three major tournament qualifications in four attempts.
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Tre Kronor lost the world championship quarterfinal 1–3 to Switzerland in Zürich. Head coach Sam Hallam thereby ends his four-year tenure.
Carlo Ancelotti has signed a four-year contract extension to remain as Brazil coach until 2030. The Italian will lead the team at the 2026 World Cup and the 2030 tournament. He also gains the chance to coach Brazil at the 2028 Copa America.
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Chelsea captain Reece James has agreed to a new six-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2032. Head coach Liam Rosenior praised James as the best right-back in the world following the announcement. The deal underscores James's commitment amid his recovery from injuries and ambitions for England's 2026 World Cup squad.
Östersunds IK has renewed the contract of head coach Mikael Holmqvist for two more seasons after the team's best-ever finish in HockeyAllsvenskan. The club also extended assistant coach Stefan Gråhns on a 1+1 deal. Both coaches expressed enthusiasm about continuing their work with the team.
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England have named their 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup under manager Thomas Tuchel. The team will open their campaign against Croatia on June 17.
Scotland lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast at Hampden Park, marking their second straight defeat in World Cup preparations. Nicolas Pepe scored the only goal in the 12th minute by reacting quickest to a rebound off the post. The hosts struggled to create clear chances despite some improvement after halftime.
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Celtic came from behind to beat Hearts 3-1 and clinch their fifth straight Scottish Premiership title on the final day of the season.