A historic World Cup feat is set to be matched after England's group stage opponents Ghana announced their new manager just 59 days before the tournament kicks off.
The Black Stars sacked Otto Addo in March following a 2-1 defeat to Germany which made it four straight losses in friendly fixtures.
Oddo had been in his second spell as Ghana manger but the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced his termination with an official statement.
A fortnight later and Ghana confirmed the appointment of the experienced Carlos Querioz, who is no stranger to coaching at the World Cup.
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Incredibly, this will be the fifth consecutive World Cup tournament that Querioz has managed at. The only other manager to boast such a tally is Bora Milutinovic, who took charge of Mexico, Costa Rica, the United States, Nigeria and China between 1986 and 2002.
Querioz has had an extensive career in international management, including two spells in charge of his native Portugal.
He led South Africa to the 2002 Cup but resigned after qualification following disagreements with the country's FA. He managed Portugal at the 2010 World Cup, before coaching Iran
at the 2014, 2018, and 2022 editions.
The former Real Madrid manager only recently left his position as Oman coach. Having failed to qualify for the tournament, he stepped down following on from the situation in the region amid the conflict between Iran and the United States.
But the 73-year-old, an ex assistant of Sir Alex Ferguson's, will still manage at the showpiece - starting with Ghana's opening group game against Panama on 18 June.
"Today, I accept this mission with the same passion and commitment that have guided me throughout my career," he said after his appointment.
"Ghana is a nation of talent, pride, and footballing soul. I arrive with respect for its history and belief in its future.
"Together, with unity, discipline, and ambition, we will work to honour the expectations of a great football nation. This is not just another job, it is a mission. And I am ready to give everything of my experience and knowledge once again, in service of the game and the happiness of people," he added.
Former Germany boss Joachim Low, who won the World Cup in 2014, had been a contender but talks did not materialise.
Ghana, spearheaded by Premier League stars Antoine Semenyo and Mohamed Kudus, topped Group I with 25 points in CAF qualifying, going the whole campaign without tasting defeat.
Ghana's best ever World Cup finish came in 2010 when they reached the quarter-finals before being knocked out in controversial fashion by Uruguay.
If Querioz matches that achievement, reports from Flash Score claim that he will secure a two-year contract.
Ghana have friendlies against Mexico and Wales in late May and early June, before the first competitive game on 18 June.
They take on England at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on 23 June, before wrapping up the group stage with a clash against Croatia in Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia four days later.
Topics: England, FIFA World Cup
Josh Lawless