‘I haven’t stepped down’ - Carlos Queiroz clarifies his position regarding his future with Ghana

[caption id="attachment_1319636" align="alignnone" width="600"] Carlos Queiroz Foto:AFP[/caption]Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz has refuted widespread claims regarding his sudden resignation, explaining that a recent emotional post on social media was merely a heartfelt expression of gratitude towards the West African nation. The seasoned Portuguese manager addressed the situation during an unexpected interaction with a curious football fan from the United States, clearly stating, "I have not resigned. I was just conveying my message of thanks."

I'm still the coach of the Black Stars, and I haven't resigned! Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz pic.twitter.com/7fb2WTb8NB

ACCRA MAYOR (@0panaa_1) July 10, 2026The confusion on a global scale arose soon after Queiroz shared a touching message on his official Instagram account following Ghana's disappointing 1-0 elimination in the round of 32 against Colombia at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the post, the 73-year-old coach expressed his gratitude to the passionate Ghanaian supporters, his committed players, and the football authorities for their steadfast backing throughout their short-lived World Cup journey. Numerous prominent sports outlets, both internationally and locally, misinterpreted this reflective social media acknowledgment as a formal farewell from his prestigious coaching position. However, the former manager of Real Madrid and Manchester United firmly dismissed this misinformation to the fan, emphasizing that no official communication regarding his departure has been sent to the national football governing body. Queiroz is still bound by his active four-month short-term contract, which he signed in April to oversee the entire duration of the tournament cycle until its official technical review process is fully completed this month.