Carlos Queiroz Audio By Carbonatix Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has left the door open for home-based players to be in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Players on the domestic scene have found it difficult to break into the senior national team squad, which is dominated by players abroad. Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is the only regular domestic player in the team in recent months. Speaking during his unveiling, Queiroz said ‘fair’ opportunities would be given to players who ‘deserve’ call-ups. "Nobody owns the national team shirt. That must be clear. "The players dream to represent the country, and it is our job to give them a fair and right opportunity. My job is to be sure that the ones who wear the shirt are those who deserve to be there. "The players I select [would be] capable, fit [and] experienced.” The Portuguese coach has until June 1 to submit his final squad for the expanded 48-team tournament. Ghana are in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama. The Black Stars are aiming to reach the knockout phase for the first time since their historic run in 2010. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: 2026 World Cup Black Stars Carlos Queiroz Ghana Ghana Premier League Haruna Mubarak DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story I am a winning coach – Carlos Queiroz New Black Stars coach calls for unity in World Cup push Black Stars is my biggest challenge yet – Carlos Queiroz Coaching Black Stars is the ‘biggest challenge’ and ‘I am ready’ – Carlos Queiroz Playback: GFA unveils new Black Stars Coach Mahama calls for stronger collaboration with chiefs to curb land-related conflicts Ghana must build economic buffers ahead of IMF exit – New Juaben North MP McDan urges Ghana to move from raw exports to value addition Ghana’s reset agenda anchored on financial health — Finance Minister Queiroz welcomed as Ghana coach as Sports Ministry presents ‘fugu’ gift Latest Stories Rainforest Alliance convenes stakeholders to deepen sustainability dialogue in Ghana’s cocoa sector7 minutes World Cup: I will select ‘capable and experienced’ players – Ghana coach Queiroz10 minutes Extreme classroom heat affecting pupils’ learning, cognitive performance – experts warn19 minutes Nana Yeboah Nyamekye Adutwum aka Stephen Kofi Yeboah Kwaso Deduakohene27 minutes I am a winning coach – Carlos Queiroz43 minutes Lamine Yamal ruled out for rest of season but will be fit for World Cup43 minutes New Black Stars coach calls for unity in World Cup push44 minutes Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds46 minutes Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike47 minutes No FIFA plan for Italy to replace Iran at World Cup48 minutes Hassan Ayariga backs Mahama’s review of NLA-KGL digital lottery deal48 minutes Gov’t to soon name committee for constitutional reforms implementation – Kwakye Ofosu50 minutes Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous52 minutes Black Stars is my biggest challenge yet – Carlos Queiroz53 minutes “From party builder to Presidential contender: The calculated rise of Julius Debrah”54 minutes