Ghana appoints Carlos Queiroz as coach ahead of FIFA World Cup

Ghana has appointed veteran coach Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the Ghana Football Association.

The federation said Queiroz will begin work immediately. AP and Reuters also reported the appointment, with FIFA confirming that Ghana has turned to the Portuguese coach for its World Cup campaign.

The move comes less than two months before the tournament, adding urgency to Ghana's preparations. The appointment follows Ghana's decision to part ways with Otto Addo before the World Cup.

Queiroz is one of the most experienced international managers in the game and has been handed the task of steadying Ghana's campaign on short notice.

The GFA has not yet released further details in the research provided, including contract length or changes to the wider coaching staff.

For now, the key development is clear: Ghana has made a late but high-profile coaching change as it prepares for the 2026 World Cup.