Carlos Queiroz announced his resignation as Ghana’s Black Stars coach on Sunday, July 5, in a Facebook post.

He announced his resignation just two days after the Black Stars lost 0-1 to Colombia on Friday, July 3, at Kansas City Stadium in the USA

Ghanaians are known to be quite connected emotionally and mostly react seriously to losses in games like this, particularly the World Cup. In his farewell message, he urged authorities to prioritise building players by creating a conducive environment for their growth.

“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”, he said.

He also noted that “Football, like life, teaches us one timeless lesson: you either win, or you learn.

"I leave this journey with pride in what we achieved….. Reaching a higher level should never be the destination-it should be the beginning of even greater ambitions”.

Carlos said he was leaving with a sense of unfinished work or unfulfilled ambitions, not regret or bitterness, as he believes more could have been achieved.

“.....But also with the healthy dissatisfaction of those who always wanted more”.

He told 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”.

He also expressed his gratitude to the coaching staff and all other supporting staff for their help since his short-lived term as coach.

“To my players and staff, my deepest gratitude for your courage, commitment and unwavering dedication to the team”, and I expressed gratitude to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as well.

He ended his message with a note of optimism, writing: “Thank you, Ghana. The journey starts now. To the future.”

His term as coach

The Portuguese coach took over from former Dutch talent coach Otto Addo, who was dismissed after a poor run of form leading to defeats against Austria and Germany in the last international friendlies played on March 27 and Monday, March 30, respectively.

Queiroz's contract was for a short period (a four-month agreement), according to reports that emerged after his appointment, after which an extension will be subject to his performance at the global tournament.

His contract lasted just under four months (April–July 2026). He guided the team through the FIFA World Cup, recording 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses across five matches, before resigning on July 5, 2026, after Ghana’s elimination by Colombia.