Carlos Queiroz‘s stint as Ghana head coach has officially come to an end after the Black Stars’ elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, concluding a brief four-month spell that yielded one victory in five matches.
The experienced Portuguese tactician departs with a record of one win, two draws and two defeats, translating to a 20 percent win rate during his time in charge of the senior national team.
Appointed by the Ghana Football Association in April, Queiroz was handed a contract designed specifically to steer the Black Stars through the World Cup. The agreement ran until August but included an extension clause that would only be activated if Ghana reached the quarter-finals of the tournament.
That target ultimately proved beyond the Black Stars, whose campaign ended with a narrow 1-0 loss to Colombia in the Round of 32, bringing Queiroz’s tenure to a close.
The 73-year-old began his reign with a 1-1 international friendly draw against Wales before leading Ghana to a 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup fixture. His side then earned a respectable goalless draw against England but closed the group stage with a 2-1 defeat to Croatia.
Despite that setback, Ghana progressed to the knockout rounds as one of the best third-placed teams. However, their journey ended at the first knockout hurdle after Jhon Arias struck the decisive goal to send Colombia through.
Overall, the Black Stars found the net three times and conceded four goals across Queiroz’s five games at the helm.
In a farewell message, Queiroz thanked the Ghana Football Association, the players, technical staff and supporters for their support during his time with the national team.
The veteran coach also expressed pride in the team’s efforts, saying the Black Stars had restored respect and credibility on football’s biggest stage despite falling short of their ambition of reaching the quarter-finals.
With Queiroz now stepping aside, the Ghana Football Association turns its attention to appointing a new head coach as preparations begin for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign later this year.
