Rafael Benitez is open to all the good countries amid links with the vacant Scotland managers job. Scotland are looking for a new boss after Steve Clarke resigned following their group stage exit at the World Cup.A victory over Haiti gave Scotland a first World Cup win since 1990 as they contested the finals for the first time since 1998, but subsequent defeats to Morocco and Brazil saw them miss out on reaching the knockouts for the first time.Scotland return to action in the UEFA Nations League in September when they travel to Slovenia.And former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Inter Milan boss Benitez did not rule out the possibility of being in charge for that game.Im open to international football, Benitez, most recently in charge of Panathinaikos, told Sky Sports News.Its a different way, its a different approach. You have players that go fully motivated, and then you can organise the team in a way that they will be proud for the country.Its not like when you have, in Panathinaikos, 33 players in the squad. So how can you motivate the ones that will not play any games?The national team is different, so its another challenge. Yeah, it could be interesting.Any country that they can offer you the possibility to do something, to get something, to achieve something.Asked specifically about the Scotland role, Benitez replied: Im open to all the good countries, yes. Topics Scotland National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read World Cup 2026: Where to watch England games on TV, full BBC and ITV knockout stage listings, confirmed channels, schedule, live online streams, kick off times Ben Miller 6th July, 2026 Clarke admits stepping down from Scotland role an easy decision after World Cup exit Mitch Fretton 29th June, 2026 Bye-Bye Scotland. Clarke leaves post as Scots fail to reach World Cup last 32 Tom Rostance 28th June, 2026 He has the passion of a boy Ancelotti hails returning Neymar after Brazil stroll into last 32 of the World Cup Jon Fisher 25th June, 2026 Scotland 0-3 Brazil: Tartan Army left facing nervous wait after Vinicius double Nicholas McGee 25th June, 2026 WATCH: McKenna presents Vinicius with a gift as Brazil take lead against Scotland before VAR escape Nicholas McGee 24th June, 2026
