
The Ghana Football Association has named Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach for the Black Stars, tasking him with leading the team in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement was made in a statement by the association on Monday. Queiroz, a Portuguese tactician, has a notable coaching history, having previously managed teams such as Real Madrid, Manchester United, Portugal, and Iran. His experience also includes guiding South Africa to the 2002 World Cup, leading Portugal to the knockout stages in 2010, and coaching Iran in the 2014 and 2018 editions. He has also held coaching positions in Egypt, Oman, Japan, and Qatar. Queiroz is set to begin his duties immediately to prepare the Black Stars for the tournament, which commences on June 11, 2026. Ghana is placed in a group alongside England, Panama, and Croatia, with their first match scheduled against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, Canada.
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