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Ghana Names Carlos Queiroz Head Coach for 2026 World Cup

The move prioritizes World Cup know-how to stabilize a faltering squad.

Overview

  • Ghana’s football federation appointed Carlos Queiroz on Monday and said he begins work immediately.
  • His deal is described in reports as a short-term arrangement through the tournament with a review after the finals.
  • He will lead tune‑ups against Mexico on May 22 in Puebla and Wales on June 2 in Cardiff before Group L games against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, England on June 23 near Boston, and Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.
  • The veteran coach replaces Otto Addo, who was dismissed after a run of four friendly defeats and a failure to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
  • The GFA received more than 600 applications and weighed candidates such as Slaven Bilic and Herve Renard before opting for Queiroz, who has coached at five World Cups.