Former Portugal and Real Madrid boss, Carlos Queiroz has been appointed as the new head coach of the national football team of Qatar by the QFA (Qatar Football Association) on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Carlos will be replacing Felix Sanchez. His contract will last until the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Queiroz, 69, has vast experience working in Asia as he had been the manager of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran. During his first stint with Team Melli, he went on to manage 100 matches winning 60 of them.

He also led Iran at the 2022 World Cup and managed South Africa, Colombia and Egypt.

Qatar took part in the World Cup finals for the first time last year as hosts, losing all three group games to Ecuador, Senegal and the Netherlands.