European Football · Sunday, September 27, 2026
Pocognoli starts Scotland role with draw in Slovenia
New Scotland manager Sébastien Pocognoli played his first official match against Slovenia in 2026 World Cup qualifying.
By Editorial team
Sébastien Pocognoli oversaw his first match in charge of Scotland on Friday in Ljubljana, facing Slovenia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. The match ended in a goalless draw. The Scots dominated the second half and earned the crowd's applause, while the Slovenians settled for the point. This opening game reflects Scotland's ambitions in qualifying.