The Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ghana Football Association introduced Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, on April 23. He will lead the team in this year’s World Cup.

Carlos Queiroz, a Portuguese coach, spoke to the media about his role ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He shared his plans for the Black Stars and aims to make Ghana “a country of champions” as they prepare for the tournament.

Queiroz said this job is more than just winning games. He wants to change the culture, discipline, and identity of the team. He described it as a mission, not just a contract, and he aims for Ghana to excel in football and become true champions. He wants to build a strong and united team that can handle pressure on the world stage.

Queiroz has plenty of experience with World Cups. He helped South Africa qualify for the 2002 tournament and led Portugal to the Round of 16 in 2010.

He also managed Iran in the 2014 and 2018 World Cups. In addition, his work with Egypt, Japan, Qatar, and Oman shows he can stabilise and improve national teams.

Ghana will start its 2026 World Cup journey against Panama in Toronto on June 17. The team will then face tough games against England and Croatia in Group L. Queiroz plans to work with the players in the coming weeks to build teamwork, tactical skills, and mental toughness. His goal is to ensure that Ghana is not just participating in the World Cup but aiming to compete seriously for the title.