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Queiroz critiques World Cup expansion despite Ghana's advancement

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Queiroz critiques World Cup expansion despite Ghana's advancement
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Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz expressed concerns over the expansion of the World Cup format following a 2-1 defeat to Croatia. Ghana still progressed to the Round of 32, where they will face Colombia on July 3 in Kansas City. Queiroz, an experienced international manager, argued that increasing the number of qualifying teams diminishes the significance of the tournament. He believes the World Cup should remain a rare and prestigious event. Despite his criticism, multiple teams, including DR Congo and South Africa, have achieved historic milestones this summer due to the new format.

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  • •Ghana loses 2-1 to Croatia but advances to knockout stage.
  • •Carlos Queiroz critiques expanded World Cup format for diluting its value.
  • •Ghana plays Colombia in the Round of 32 on July 3.
  • •Other nations, like DR Congo and South Africa, reach knockout stage for the first time.
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  • 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — 🎙️ Queiroz critical of World Cup expansion in wake of Ghana's progression
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Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has spoken out against the biggest talking point of this summer: the expansion of the traditional World Cup format.In the wake of the Black Stars suffering a narrow 2-1...

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