Also known as: Coach Carlos Queiroz · Coach Carlos · Portuguese trainer · the Portuguese tactician · head coach Carlos Queiroz · Coach Queiroz
Head Coach of Ghana's national football team preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The Ghanaian Times
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Carlos Queiroz receiving the Fugu from Kofi Adams Ghana’s Minister for Sports, Kofi Adams, has officially welcomed newly appointed Black Stars head coach, Carlos Queiroz with a symbolic presentation of traditional ‘fugu’ attire, marking his arrival and integration into Ghanaian c …
Sports Minister Welcomes Carlos Queiroz With FuguGhana's national football team is leaving Rhode Island for Toronto on Monday to prepare for its opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday, June 17 at BMO Field, with a final training session scheduled for Tuesday.
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Ghana's national football team is leaving Rhode Island for Toronto on Monday to prepare for its opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday, June 17 at BMO Field, with a final training session scheduled for Tuesday.
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Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has urged Ghanaians to support the team as Ghana prepares for three group-stage matches against Panama, England, and Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ayew said the squad is motivated to make the nation proud despite acknowledging the challenge ahead.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team has arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, for the final phase of preparation ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's squad set to resume training on Friday before their opening Group L match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Partey's refusal of entry to Canada highlights Section 36 of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which can bar people facing criminal charges—even without conviction—if the conduct allegedly occurred outside Canada. For domestic matters, a conviction is required; for foreign conduct, officers need only "reasonable grounds to believe" criminal activity occurred.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to continue final preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's squad set to face Panama, England, and Croatia in Group L.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has declared the Black Stars are ready and focused ahead of their first group match against Panama on June 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ati-Zigi, who is set to represent Ghana at his second successive World Cup, praised the team's unity and new coach Carlos Queiroz's experience.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to finalize preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will open Group L play against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, followed by matches against England and Croatia.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana scored 23 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers, seven from set-pieces, under the guidance of Belgian set-piece coach Gregory De Grauwe. The team has refined its attacking set-pieces by targeting the back post where centre-backs Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu are stationed, while also improving defensive organisation at set-pieces.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has dismissed allegations that the Ghana Football Association influenced head coach Carlos Queiroz's selection of the 26-man Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating he has no evidence of GFA interference. The exclusions of players such as Joseph Paintsil and Derrick Köhn sparked debate among supporters and pundits about possible external influence.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says the Black Stars are ready and focused on teamwork as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama on Tuesday. The St. Gallen player, preparing for his second successive World Cup, praised coach Carlos Queiroz and the positive atmosphere within the squad.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
European super-agent Goran Milovanovic told Asempa FM he believes Ghana will not advance beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing insufficient time for coach Carlos Queiroz to implement his ideas and predicting draws or losses against Panama, England, and Croatia.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars are in focused preparation for their World Cup campaign in the United States, with the team having arrived early to adapt to weather conditions and no fixed starting lineup set as players compete for places, according to the GFA Communications Director.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Football Association Communications Director Henry Asante Twum says the Black Stars squad is unified and determined ahead of their World Cup campaign in the United States, with the team arriving early to adjust to weather conditions and no fixed starting lineup yet as players compete for places.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has ruled out a final international friendly for the Black Stars before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after failing to secure positive feedback from Jamaica and Honduras for a behind-closed-doors match. Coach Carlos Queiroz and the GFA will now focus on training, with Ghana's World Cup campaign set to begin against Panama on June 17.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces Panama in Toronto in its World Cup campaign opening, with many supporters viewing Panama as an easy win, but Panama are a tactically coherent possession-dominant side that could pose a serious challenge. Ghana's recent managerial change—Carlos Queiroz replacing Otto Addo just two months before the tournament—has left little time for preparation, with only a 1-1 draw against Wales to assess the team's readiness.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Qatar qualified for the 2026 World Cup under new Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui, appointed in May 2025, though the team won only one of 11 games before warm-ups. The hosts, grouped with Canada, Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina, aim for a more solid defensive approach after their poor 2022 campaign.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team has arrived in the United States to continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-1 friendly draw with Wales. The squad landed in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening and resumed training on Thursday under head coach Carlos Queiroz.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has called on Ghanaians to remain patient and supportive of the Black Stars and new head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad, which recently played Wales in an international friendly, is focused on building a new chapter and developing ahead of the tournament.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team arrived in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday after departing Cardiff, continuing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which kicks off on June 11. The team drew 1-1 with Wales on Tuesday and resumed training to fine-tune strategies ahead of the tournament.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana drew 1-1 with Wales in an international friendly in Cardiff. Caleb Yirenkyi scored his first goal for Ghana in the 66th minute, but Lewis Koumas equalised in stoppage time, denying the Black Stars victory in Carlos Queiroz's debut as Ghana coach.
4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana drew 1-1 against Wales in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium, with Caleb Yirenkyi putting Ghana ahead before Lewis Koumas equalized late on. Defender Jerome Opoku urged patience with the team, citing limited preparation time and visa-related delays that left several players arriving late to camp.
4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales at Cardiff City Stadium after conceding a late equaliser. Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana the lead in the 66th minute, but Wales struck back in the closing stages to deny the Black Stars victory.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The 25-year-old Ghanaian defender has resumed training after recovering from an ACL injury that cut short his spell at Fiorentina, where his contract was terminated. Lamptey, now a free agent, is searching for a new club ahead of the 2026/27 season.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Black Stars winger David Accam has endorsed Coach Carlos Queiroz's 26-man World Cup squad, arguing the team has enough quality to perform well at the tournament despite public concerns. Accam challenged the players to prove themselves and replicate their club form in national team colours to win over skeptical supporters.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former winger David Accam commended Ghana's improved organisation and clear tactical plan in their 1-1 draw against Wales under new coach Carlos Queiroz, noting the team showed better possession play and balance both defensively and offensively despite late equaliser.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz managed his first game as Black Stars head coach on Tuesday in Ghana's 1-1 draw with Wales. Caleb Yirenkyi scored for Ghana before Wales equalised late, extending Ghana's winless run, with Queiroz saying the team let a winning position slip but learned valuable lessons ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz believes Caleb Yirenkyi's best position is midfield, correcting former boss Otto Addo's use of him as a right-back. Yirenkyi scored from the bench in a double pivot in Queiroz's first game, a 1-1 draw with Wales, and the coach praised his potential as a long-term midfield option.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan says Ghana's World Cup performance will hinge on how Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo handles the pressure of playing for a top club while representing the national team for the first time in a major tournament, noting that expectations will be high given his status.
3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has called on supporters to rally behind the Black Stars and new head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging fans to be patient and positive as the squad builds a new chapter with new players integrating into the team.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the team's main goal is to qualify from Group L (alongside Panama, Croatia and England) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage. Queiroz made his Ghana debut in a 1-1 draw against Wales and emphasised that reaching the second round is his priority.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →