Portuguese duo Carlos Queiroz and Paulo Bento in frame for Black ...
Carlos Queiroz and Paulo Bento lead shortlist for Ghana national football team job ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
ground.newsCarlos Queiroz’s coaching history in recent years includes managing Qatar from 2023 to December 2023, Egypt in 2021, and Oman starting in 2025; he has also been linked to the Ghana Black Stars in 2026.[3][4][7][9]
- Qatar national team (2023–2023): Appointed in Feb 2023 on a four-year deal; contract terminated by mutual agreement in Dec 2023 after 12 matches.[4][3]
- Egypt national team (2021–2021): Named manager in Sept 2021; tenure covered part of 2021 with ongoing competitive matches.[7]
- Oman national team (2025–2026): Took charge in July 2025; records indicate limited success 11 games with 3 wins, leading to later coaching changes in the region.[9]
- Ghana national team (2026): Reports indicate Ghana shortlisted Queiroz for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with other Portuguese coaches also mentioned.[6]
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- A timeline snapshot shows Queiroz moving between national teams across different continents, reflecting his role as a globe-trotting national-team coach with frequent short stints and interim assignments.[4][9]
If you’d like, I can compile a compact, up-to-date table of his known national-team tenures with exact dates and win-draw-loss records. I can also search for the latest developments specifically about his status with Ghana or any new appointments.