The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association, in consultation with key stakeholders, has appointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars.
The former Real Madrid, Manchester United, Portugal national football team and Iran national football team coach will lead Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Queiroz brings extensive World Cup experience, having led South Africa national football team to qualification for the 2002 tournament, guided Portugal to the knockout stage in 2010, and managed Iran at both the 2014 and 2018 editions. He has also coached in Egypt, Oman, Japan and Qatar.
He is expected to begin work immediately as Ghana prepares for the tournament, which kicks off on June 11, 2026. The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama national football team on June 17 in Toronto, before facing England national football team and Croatia national football team in their remaining group matches.
