Carlos Queiroz named Qatar new head coach

Former Portugal and Real Madrid boss Carlos Queiroz has been appointed as Qatar head coach, replacing Spaniard Felix Sanchez.

His contract lasts until the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Queiroz, 69, led Iran at the 2022 World Cup and had previously also managed South Africa, Colombia and Egypt.

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

BBC Sport