Carlos Queiroz prepares Ghana for Colombia while honoring Des McAleenan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:27 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz is set to face his former team Colombia on July 3 in Kansas City. Ahead of the round of 32 match, he honored late goalkeeper coach Des McAleenan, who passed away in February 2021. Queiroz reflected on his past with the Colombian national team and expressed hopes that the upcoming match will also serve as a tribute to McAleenan and his family. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. ET.
- •Carlos Queiroz faces Colombia as Ghana's head coach.
- •The match is part of the World Cup knockout stage.
- •Queiroz previously managed the Colombian team until 2020.
- •Des McAleenan was honored by Queiroz during a press conference.
- •Ghana and Colombia kick off at 9:30 p.m. ET on July 3.
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz honors late goalkeeper coach Des McAleenan
"Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz faces his former team, Colombia, and honors late goalkeeper coach Des McAleenan.
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