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Oman assign underwent Portuguese manager Carlos Queiroz as new coach

Oman named former Real Madrid and Portugal manager Carlos Queiroz as their new lead coach on Tuesday as they offer 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 sketch with Palestine to secure their spot in the next phase.

"Queiroz has extensive coaching undergo, 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 sketch, which takes place on July 17th.