Qatar appoint Queiroz as coach till 2026 World Cup

Qatar have appointed Portuguese Carlos Queiroz as supervisor till the top of the 2026 World Cup, the nation’s soccer affiliation (QFA) stated on Monday.

The 69-year-old managed Iran ultimately yr’s finals in Qatar however left after the staff’s group stage elimination.

Queiroz replaces Spaniard Felix Sanchez, who led Qatar by way of their ill-fated World Cup marketing campaign, through which the hosts misplaced all three of their group matches and solely scored as soon as.

OFFICIAL: Carlos Queiroz is the brand new head coach of #AlAnnabi 🇶🇦👨‍🏫

We want the Portuguese coach all the very best with our nationwide staff 💪 pic.twitter.com/ZSN2dCUdGj

— Qatar Football Association (@QFA_EN) February 6, 2023

“Today, Monday, the Qatar Football Association officially decided to appoint Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as coach of our first national team until 2026,” the QFA stated.

“Queiroz has a rich biography, great knowledge and extensive experience in Asian football.”

The 2026 World Cup within the United States, Mexico and Canada can be ex-Real Madrid supervisor Queiroz’s fifth look on the finals, having led his native Portugal in 2010 earlier than taking Iran to the tournaments in Brazil, Russia and Qatar.