Ghana appoint Carlos Queiroz as head coach for 2026 World Cup

Carlos Quieroz has been appointed as Ghana head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup.The 73-year-old has coached Iran at each of the last three World Cup finals, having taken Portugal to the last-16 stage of the 2010 edition.Queiroz, whose coaching career has spanned 36 years, replaces Otto Addo, who was sacked earlier this month. 🚨Carlos Queiroz appointed Head Coach of the Black Stars 🇬🇭🌟 The experienced Portuguese tactician will lead Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing vast international and World Cup experience to the senior national team. ✍🏾 https://t.co/TMXiElosOG#BlackStars pic.twitter.com/0UMULXf7uI — 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) April 13, 2026Ghana have lost each of their last four matches including friendly losses to Austria (5-1) and Germany (2-1), having missed out on qualification for this winter’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Advertisement