Ghana have appointed Carlos Queiroz as manager for their 2026 World Cup campaign.The Black Stars will face England, Panama and Croatia in group L at this summer’s tournament.This is the ninth nation Quieroz has coachedGettyQueiroz has been confirmed as their manager for the finals in Canada, Mexico and the USA.It comes after Otto Addo was sacked in March following friendly defeats to Austria and Germany.Their new boss will be taking charge at a World Cup for the fifth time in his career.Queiroz guided his native Portugal to the semi-finals in 2006 before three campaigns with Iran across two spells as manager.Queiroz statementThe 73-year-old has penned a message to supporters after he was unveiled as Ghana manager.In a statement, Queiroz said: “It is with a deep sense of gratitude to GFA, responsibility and humility that I embrace this new chapter with the National Football Team of Ghana.“Football has given me a lifetime of challenges, lessons, and unforgettable journeys, all over the world.“Today, I accept this mission with the same passion and commitment that have guided me throughout my career.“Ghana is a nation of talent, pride, and footballing soul. I arrive with respect for its history and belief in its future.“Together, with unity, discipline, and ambition, we will work to honour the expectations of a great football nation.Queiroz took charge of Iran at each of the last three World CupsGetty“This is not just another job, it is a mission. And I am ready to give everything of my experience and knowledge once again, in service of the game and the happiness of people.”Queiroz’s first match in charge will be a friendly away against Mexico next month.Ghana then face Wales in their final World Cup warm-up match on June 2 in Cardiff.His side begin their group stage campaign against Panama before facing England.The two sides are scheduled to meet in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Tuesday, June 23.It will be the Black Stars’ fifth World Cup campaign having first appeared in 2006.Ghana will face England during the group stage at this summer’s World CupGettyEngland beat Quieroz’s Iran 6-2 at the last World Cup in QatarGettyTheir best performance came in 2010, when they reached the quarter-finals in South Africa.Who is Carlos Queiroz?Queiroz is already a familiar face to fans in England after two spells at Manchester United.He served as Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant manager either side of taking charge of Real Madrid during the 2003/04 season.The veteran coach has also managed nine national teams during his coaching career.His last role came as Oman boss, which he left last month following eight months in the job.Queiroz has also managed the United Arab Emirates, Iran, South Africa, Colombia, Egypt and Qatar in the past.