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Ghana appoint Carlos Queiroz as coach ahead of 2026 World Cup

Ghana have appointed experienced Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the departure of Otto Addo earlier this month.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed the appointment on Monday, with Queiroz tasked with leading the four-time African champions into the expanded global tournament set to be hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

In a statement, the GFA said: “The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association, working with all key stakeholders, has appointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars.”

The 73-year-old replaces Addo, who was relieved of his duties after a difficult spell, as Ghana seek to stabilise their technical direction ahead of the World Cup in June.

A coach with vast World Cup pedigree
Queiroz arrives in Accra with one of the most extensive international coaching resumes in world football, particularly at the World Cup.

He led South Africa to qualification for the 2002 tournament, guided Portugal to the knockout stages in 2010, and managed Iran at both the 2014 and 2018 editions — consistently earning praise for his tactical discipline and defensive organisation.

The GFA highlighted this experience as central to his appointment, stating that he “boasts an extensive World Cup pedigree” and is expected to bring leadership and structure to the Black Stars setup.

Beyond his international work, Queiroz has coached at some of the highest levels of the game, including spells as Real Madrid manager and assistant coach at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, where he was widely credited for his role in the club’s success during the early 2000s.

Immediate task: World Cup preparation
With less than three months to the start of the tournament, Queiroz faces an immediate challenge to prepare Ghana for a demanding group campaign.

According to the GFA, “Coach Queiroz begins work immediately to prepare the Black Stars for the tournament, which kicks off on June 11, 2026.”

Ghana’s World Cup campaign begins against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, before tougher fixtures against England and Croatia in what is expected to be a highly competitive group.

The appointment signals a shift towards experience and pragmatism, with the GFA turning to a coach known for his structured approach and ability to organise teams against stronger opposition.

A crucial moment for Ghana football
Queiroz takes charge at a pivotal time for Ghanaian football, with the Black Stars seeking to rebuild confidence after some difficult results in recent friendlies

Otto Addo’s departure earlier this month followed growing scrutiny over results and team identity, prompting the GFA to act swiftly in securing a high-profile replacement.

For Queiroz, the role represents another chapter in a long international career, but also a unique challenge — guiding one of Africa’s most storied national teams on the world stage.

His appointment is likely to raise expectations among Ghanaian fans, who will hope his experience can translate into a strong showing at the tournament.

Eyes on June
With preparations now underway, attention will quickly turn to squad selection, tactical identity and readiness for the global stage.

Ghana have previously reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup in 2010 — the best performance by an African team at the time — and will be hoping to make a renewed impact in 2026.

For now, the focus is firmly on Queiroz, whose immediate task is clear: to mould a competitive team capable of navigating a difficult group and restoring belief in the Black Stars.

https://www.cafonline.com/fifa-world-cup/news/ghana-appoint-carlos-queiroz-as-coach-ahead-of-2026-world-cup/

Congratulations to him

No level, Ghana go still collect

Africa and low self-esteem

A coach is only as good as his players....

Even seen pep guardiola coach an average team?

No coach has ever won the world cup with average players.

So unfortunate that after Otto Addo has done the dirty work of qualifying Ghana for the World Cup,
Oyibo man comes along to reap the fruits of his labour.

A very good coach I must say, with experience. However, this may be too late for them . I wish them the very best sha

African mentality always think white are the best,


Black man coach them to qualify and white carry them to oversea.

This non sense need to stop, we have good coach here in Africa that can do better.

Africa should stop this nonsense.

An African qualifies you for the world cup.

Suddenly he's not good enough to manage at the world cup.

Let's see if Queiroz would lead you to gold.

Nonsense.

Will he make them any better? What is it with us not believing in ourselves?

Why not let the Local guy that qualified them for the Mundial take them to the competition?

If una like go and resurrect Frank Beckenbauer, na the same 3 matches una go play before you come back home.

I wish Ghana the best at the world cup

I am not a prophet of doom but I dont see him performing any magic.

How many months does he have to work with the team ?
How many months does he have to instil and inculcate his philosophy in the team?
How many months does he have to blend them together to adapt to his style of play.

Honestly it will be a joke to set a far reaching target for him.

This baba no wan rest at all. What happen to d one that qualified them to world cup. Na passion abi na quest for more money we go call this baba now.

Up for grab

Let's see what he does with Ghana

African countries love recycling mediocre coaches so far the person is a white man

THE WILL FAIL. ONLY WHEN AFRICA START USING AFRICANS AS COACH FOR WORLD CUP THAT WE WILL START MAKING PROGRESS

Big mistake.
They shouldn't be expecting much. Just about 3 or 4 quality players.
Don't know why they thought they could move mountains..

Egg people and their big ambitions...

kufre2010:
THE WILL FAIL. ONLY WHEN AFRICA START USING AFRICANS AS COACH FOR WORLD CUP THAT WE WILL START MAKING PROGRESS

What kind of kintakunte ideology is this!?

Good for them.
The black stars of Africa.

judewrites:
A coach is only as good as his players....

Ever seen pep guardiola coach an average team?

No coach has ever won the world cup with average players.

Too many coaches and lawyers in Nigeria. Too much blablabla. Too much analysis and accumulation of talking point. But with little or no results.

Ghana may still not go beyond group stage.

GOOD MORNING GHANAIAN . Papa Carlos . Collect yo cedis in FULL biko.E get why

I know it's not easy but Super Eagles no try. I wish we qualified. .

African teams always make the same mistake, just weeks to the world cup, you remove the coach and expect to perform wonders

GanagiBitrus:
So unfortunate that After Otto Addo has done the dirty work of qualifying Ghana for the workd Cup,
Oyibo man comes along to reap the fruits of his labour.

The wite man came to reap where he did not sow.

Ghana will definitely make it to the second round.

chipet67:
Too many coaches and lawyers in Nigeria. Too much blablabla. Too much analysis and accumulation of talking point. But with little or no results.

I'm just making a point, so how does that disturb you??

Na wa o.

Coaching job is the sweetest job in the world, you can be fired today and hired tomorrow.

Wrong move, they should ask what happened to Nigeria when they got a new coach few months to the workd cup

Okay o. I hope it change something for Ghana's football fortune.

Person suffer qualify players for world cup finish una sack am



Morocco coach is clearly better than this pensionaire

even if dem hire Pep Guardiola dem go lose woefully..