The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association, in consultation with key stakeholders, has appointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars.

The former Real Madrid, Manchester United, Portugal national team, and Iran national team coach will lead Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Queiroz boasts extensive World Cup experience. He led South Africa national team to qualification for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, guided Portugal to the knockout stage in 2010, and managed 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 on June 11, 2026.

Ghana will play its first group match against Panama national team on June 17, 2026, in Toronto, Canada, before facing England national team and Croatia national team in the remaining group matches.