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Ghana Names Carlos Queiroz Head Coach for 2026 World Cup Push

The veteran's short-term hire signals a bid to steady a struggling side before June's Group L tests.

Overview

  • Ghana appointed Carlos Queiroz on Monday, with the federation saying he starts work immediately ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
  • ESPN reported the deal as a short-term arrangement through the tournament that the GFA plans to review after the finals.
  • Queiroz will shape his squad in two warm-ups, facing Mexico on May 22 in Puebla and Wales on June 2 in Cardiff.
  • Ghana’s Group L schedule is set with Panama on June 17 in Toronto, England on June 23 near Boston, and Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.
  • He replaces Otto Addo, who was dismissed on March 31 after heavy friendly defeats and failure to reach AFCON 2025, following a search that GFA officials said drew over 600 applicants.