Carlos Queiroz steps down as Ghana head coach after World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Carlos Queiroz has departed as head coach of Ghana following their exit from the World Cup in the last 32. Under Queiroz, who took over in April, Ghana finished third in Group L but were eliminated after a 1-0 loss to Colombia in the knockout stage. This marks the end of Queiroz's tenure, which lasted just three months. He is known for managing at his fifth consecutive World Cup, having previously coached teams including Iran, Portugal, and Egypt. Following Ghana's World Cup performance, Queiroz becomes one of two managers to leave their posts after the tournament, with Jordan also parting ways with head coach Jamal Sellami.
- •Carlos Queiroz led Ghana for three months before departing.
- •Ghana finished third in Group L during the World Cup.
- •The team was eliminated by Colombia in the knockout stage.
- •Queiroz has previously coached teams at five World Cups.
- •Jordan also announced a coaching change after the tournament.
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Queiroz leaves Ghana following World Cup exit
- 10:55 PMBBC Sport — Queiroz leaves Ghana following World Cup exit
"Carlos Queiroz steps down as Ghana head coach after three months in charge following their World Cup exit.
"Carlos Queiroz steps down as Ghana head coach after three months in charge following their World Cup exit.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 10:55 PMQueiroz leaves Ghana following World Cup exit
Carlos Queiroz steps down as Ghana head coach after three months in charge following their World Cup exit.
- BBC SportJul 5, 2026, 10:55 PMQueiroz leaves Ghana following World Cup exit
Carlos Queiroz steps down as Ghana head coach after three months in charge following their World Cup exit.
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