Ghana national football team appoints Carlos Queiroz as new head coach ahead of 2026 World Cup. Queiroz takes over from Otto Addo, who was sacked after four consecutive defeats in friendly matches. Queiroz, a 73-year-old veteran coach, described himself as a man on a mission as he took charge of the Ghana national side. He will lead the squad for the first time in a warm-up game against World Cup hosts Mexico in Puebla on 22 May. Ghana will play Wales in Cardiff on 2 June and then return to North America for their fifth appearance at a World Cup. The 2026 World Cup will be the first to boast 48 teams in the 96-year history of the tournament. Queiroz has a wealth of experience, having led club sides such as Sporting, Real Madrid, Nagoya Grampus and national teams in Egypt, South Africa, Colombia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar. He was at the helm of Iran when they appeared at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups.