The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced the appointment of Portuguese trainer, Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars.
According to a statement from the GFA, the decision was made in collaboration with key football stakeholders, and signals Ghana’s intent to become a dominant force on the global stage this summer.
The former Real Madrid, Manchester United, Portugal, and Iran coach will lead Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Queiroz boasts an extensive World Cup pedigree. He led South Africa to qualification for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, guided Portugal to the knockout phase in 2010, and took charge of Iran at both the 2014 and 2018 tournaments.
He has also held coaching roles in Egypt, Oman, Japan, and Qatar, and is expected to bring his wealth of experience to bear during the World Cup.
Coach Queiroz begins work immediately to prepare the Black Stars for the tournament, which kicks off in June 11, 2026.
The statement continued that Quiroz will commence work with the Black Stars immediately.
“Ghana plays its first group match against Panama on June 17, 2026, in Toronto, Canada before facing England and Croatia in the other Group matches.”
Source: GFA Communications
