Official: Portuguese Carlos Queiroz to Lead Ghana National Team in 2026 World Cup
T.E (Elbotola)
13 April 2026at19:02
The Ghana Football Association announced today, Monday, the appointment of Portuguese Carlos Queiroz as the head coach of the senior national team. Queiroz will lead Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, which will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The Portuguese tactician will immediately begin his duties to ensure thorough preparation for the team before the World Cup kicks off on June 11.
Several media reports had linked various names to the Ghana coaching role, most notably former national coach Walid Regragui and Frenchman Hervé Renard. This followed the dismissal of coach Otto Addo, due to Ghana's poor performance in two friendly matches last March, where they lost 5-1 to Austria in Vienna and 2-1 to Germany in Stuttgart.
What is the major announcement regarding the Ghana national team's coaching position?
The Ghana Football Association officially announced the appointment of Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach. He will lead the senior national team through the preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.
Why did the Ghana Football Association decide to appoint a new head coach?
The Ghana Football Association appointed a new coach following the dismissal of previous coach Otto Addo. This decision was made due to the team's poor performance in two friendly matches held last March, resulting in significant losses.
When will Carlos Queiroz begin his duties with the Ghana national team?
Carlos Queiroz will immediately begin his duties as head coach of the Ghana national team. His primary focus will be to ensure thorough and comprehensive preparation for the team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, which start in June.
