Former Man Utd coach Carlos Queiroz named Qatar boss after Iran exit in bid to reach World Cup 2026
FORMER Manchester United coach Carlos Queiroz has been named Qatar manager.
And he has been set the target of helping the nation qualify for the 2026 World Cup after hosting last year’s edition.
Queiroz, 69, left his post as Iran boss following the group stage exit last November.
Iran were pipped to a last-32 spot by the USA and England.
But the ex-Portugal and Man Utd coach wasted little time getting back into international management.
Queiroz has been announced as Qatar manager, replacing Spaniard Felix Sanchez, who led them through their ill-fated World Cup campaign.
Qatar lost all three of their group stage games, only managing to score one goal.
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
The Qatari FA said: “Today, Monday, the Qatar Football Association officially decided to appoint Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as coach of our first national team until 2026.
“Queiroz has a rich biography, great knowledge and extensive experience in Asian football.”
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Should Qatar reach the 2026 finals, ex-Real Madrid boss Queiroz will have managed at five tournaments.
Queiroz led his native country of Portugal in 2010 before taking Iran to the tournaments in Brazil, Russia and Qatar.