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Muscat Daily
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Muscat Daily
Oman appoint Queiroz as coach in push for World Cup qualification
Muscat: Oman named Carlos Queiroz as their new head coach on Tuesday as the West Asian side bid to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Portuguese replaces Rashid Jaber, and has been appointed ahead of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 Playoff draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Oman secured their place in the playoffs after finishing fourth in Group B. Queiroz's wealth of tactical expertise and experience will be pivotal as Oman, chasing a historic FIFA World Cup appearance, are set to face some of the continent's top teams with just tickets available in the playoffs. 'Queiroz has extensive coaching experience, having led the national teams of Portugal, Islamic Republic of Iran, Colombia, Egypt, and Qatar. He also served as an assistant coach at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson,' the Oman FA said on social media platform X. 'The Federation extends its thanks and appreciation to the previous technical staff, led by national coach Rashid Jaber, for their efforts during the past period, wishing them success in their future,' the federation added. Oman will be joined by Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates in the draw, with the teams to be divided into two groups. The group winners will secure automatic qualification while the two second-placed teams will face off in a playoff, with the winners advancing to an Inter-Confederation playoff where an additional ticket to the Finals will be at stake.
CNA
a day ago
- Sport
- CNA
Oman appoint Queiroz as new coach
Oman named former Real Madrid and Portugal manager Carlos Queiroz as their new head coach on Tuesday as they bid to reach the 2026 World Cup. Oman reached the fourth round of Asia's World Cup qualifiers after finishing fourth in Group B in the previous round, ending with a 1-1 draw with Palestine to secure their spot in the next phase. "Queiroz has extensive coaching experience, having led the national teams of Portugal, Iran, Colombia, Egypt, and Qatar. He also served as an assistant coach at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson," the Oman FA said on social media platform X. "The Federation extends its thanks and appreciation to the previous technical staff, led by national coach Rashid Jaber, for their efforts during the past period, wishing them success in their future," the federation added. Oman will be joined by Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates in the fourth round draw, which takes place on July 17.
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
Queiroz Appointed as Omani National Football Team Coach
Rana Atef On Tuesday, the Omani Football Association officially announced the appointment of Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz, the former head coach of Egypt's national team, as the new manager of the Omani national team. In an official statement, the association said, "The Board of Directors of the Oman FA has appointed Portuguese Carlos Queiroz as the head coach of the national team and assigned the role of assistant coach to local coach Hamad Al-Azani." The statement added, "Sincere thanks and appreciation to national coach Rashid Jaber and his technical staff for their efforts during the previous period." Queiroz's most recent coaching role was with the Qatar national team, where he led them to five victories, one draw, and four defeats. He previously led Egypt to the final of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, where they lost the title to Senegal on penalties. Queiroz has also managed the national teams of Portugal, Iran, and Colombia, in addition to coaching top clubs such as Spain's Real Madrid and England's Manchester United. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
