# New Scotland boss Pocognoli: challenges ahead

Roberto Pocognoli has been appointed as the new head coach of the Scotland national team. The former player will face the task of building a competitive squad and improving results in upcoming international fixtures. This appointment marks a new direction for Scottish football as they aim for future tournament qualification.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cly995z1j8go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:25:07 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c8dn39n6np2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:01:05 GMT