Carlos Queiroz, the 73-year-old Portuguese manager leading Ghana’s Black Stars, etched his name into FIFA World Cup history on June 17. His team’s 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto made him the oldest head coach ever to secure a victory at the tournament.
Ghana had been winless for eight months heading into their Group L opener against Panama.
Queiroz was only appointed in April 2026, replacing Otto Addo, who was sacked after the dismal run. Caleb Yirenkyi scored the decisive goal in stoppage time.
The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the USA, the first tri-nation edition of the tournament.
Queiroz’s remarkable World Cup resume
