Oman Appoints Queiroz as Coach Ahead of Asia World Cup Qualifiers

Oman has appointed Carlos Queiroz as their new head coach as they prepare for the fourth round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz, a highly experienced Portuguese coach who has led several national teams including Portugal, Iran, Colombia, Egypt, and Qatar, is tasked with helping Oman qualify for the World Cup for the first time. The Oman Football Association announced the appointment ahead of the draw for the final qualifying round, where Oman will compete against Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates in a tournament hosted by Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The top teams from this stage will qualify directly for the expanded 48-team World Cup, while second-place finishers will enter a playoff for another chance to qualify. Queiroz’s extensive coaching career includes leading Iran to three consecutive World Cups and serving as assistant coach at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. His appointment reflects Oman’s ambitions to make a historic breakthrough at the World Cup, leveraging Queiroz’s tactical expertise and international experience.