Portuguese trainer Carlos Queiroz has left his role as head coach of the Black Stars following the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup exit. 

Queiroz led Ghana for their global tournament campaign in the USA, Canada and Mexico where they were knocked out over the weekend following defeat to Colombia. 

The Black Stars exited in the Round of 32 after losing 1-0 to the South Americans in the early hours of Saturday. 

Following the team’s elimination , the Portuguese, who was appointed weeks before the World Cup, has announced his decision to leave the Ghanaian job.

He announced his decision through a statement on his social media accounts.

“To Ghana, football, like life, teaches us one timeless lesson: you either win or you learn.I leave this journey with pride in what we achieved, but also with the healthy dissatisfaction of those who always wanted more. Reaching a higher level should never be the destination—it should be the beginning of even greater ambitions,” he said. 

“The future of the Black Stars will not be built only on the pitch. Black Stars Success must start off the field, by creating the best possible environment to prepare, protect and develop Ghana’s extraordinary football talent.

To my President and Board, thank you so much for the opportunity to serve the Ghana National Football Team. It was an honor and privilege to serve the Country and the Black Stars.

To my players and staff, my deepest gratitude for your courage, commitment and unwavering dedication to the team.

To the fans, we cannot claim complete sporting satisfaction, but we can proudly say that we honoured the colours of Ghana and restored respect and credibility to the Black Stars on football’s greatest stage.

“Thank you, Ghana. The journey starts now. To the future.”

Following their World Cup elimination, the Black Stars are expected to return to action again in September when the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations begin.