Carlos Queiroz Breaks Otto Rehhagel's World Cup Record

Carlos Queiroz's Historic Achievement

According to Главком: Carlos Queiroz, the head coach of Ghana's national team, has etched his name in World Cup history by becoming the oldest winning manager in the tournament's history. He surpassed the previous record held by Otto Rehhagel while leading Ghana. In the opening match of the group stage, Ghana secured a 1-0 victory over Panama. Notably, Queiroz was 73 years and 108 days old on match day, setting a new benchmark for managers at the World Cup.

Rehhagel's earlier record came when he managed Greece during the 2010 World Cup. On the day of Greece's win over Nigeria, Rehhagel was 72 years and 317 days old. Queiroz, who was born in Mozambique, moved to Lisbon in 1975. Throughout his career, he has coached Portugal's youth and under-21 teams, as well as the senior Portuguese national side, and several clubs, including Sporting Lisbon and Real Madrid. He also served as an assistant to Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

2026 World Cup Match Schedule

The 2026 World Cup match calendar features several key fixtures. In Group A:

• June 11 – Mexico vs. South Africa
• June 12 – South Korea vs. Czech Republic

Group B kicks off on June 12 with Canada facing Bosnia and Herzegovina, followed by Qatar versus Switzerland on June 13. In Group C, Brazil meets Morocco on June 14, and Haiti plays Scotland on the same day.

Scotland has already defeated Haiti, with midfielder McGinn scoring the goal. Brazil, meanwhile, drew with Morocco, where forward Saybari opened the scoring and striker Vinicius netted for Brazil.

Under Queiroz, Ghana continues its World Cup journey with important matches ahead, including a game against Panama on June 18 and a clash with England on June 23. The coach's success and his team's performance are inspiring football fans, as Queiroz keeps impressing on the international stage.

Queiroz's achievement underscores the value of experience in a sports career, especially in coaching, where strategic thinking and adaptability are crucial. Ghana's opening victory highlights the team's potential in subsequent matches and their ability to solidify their standing among the world's elite. Queiroz's successes may motivate other national teams, particularly as they prepare for future international competitions.

As the tournament unfolds, the spotlight is not only on coaches but also on players making history. For instance, Harry Kane has recently set a remarkable record as the all-time penalty scorer in World Cup history, showcasing the high stakes and intense competition of this prestigious event. With records being broken on multiple fronts, fans are eager to see how Queiroz and his team will continue to perform.