Carlos Queiroz's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 13, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Carlos Queiroz.

Carlos Queiroz is a Portuguese football manager with a long and varied career. He has managed numerous national teams, including Portugal, South Africa, Iran, Colombia, Egypt, Qatar, and Oman, guiding South Africa (2002), Portugal (2010), and Iran to the FIFA World Cup. At the club level, Queiroz has managed Sporting CP, the New York/New Jersey Metrostars, and Real Madrid. Notably, he also served as Alex Ferguson's assistant manager at Manchester United during two separate spells.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1989: FIFA World Youth Championship

In 1989, Carlos Queiroz coached the Portuguese under-20 side to a FIFA World Youth Championship win.

1991: FIFA World Youth Championship

In 1991, Carlos Queiroz coached the Portuguese under-20 side to a second FIFA World Youth Championship win.

2002: Reached 2002 Edition with South Africa

Carlos Queiroz reached the 2002 edition of the World Cup with South Africa.

2002: Leading South Africa to FIFA World Cup

In 2002, Carlos Queiroz led South Africa to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

2003: Defeated Mallorca in the Supercopa de España

Real Madrid, under Queiroz, had a good start to the 2003–04 season, defeating Mallorca in the Supercopa de España.

2007: Won Premier League

In 2007, Carlos Queiroz helped Manchester United win the Premier League.

2010: Reached 2010 Edition with Portugal

Carlos Queiroz reached the 2010 edition of the World Cup with Portugal, leading them to a knockout stage finish.

2010: Leading Portugal to FIFA World Cup

In 2010, Carlos Queiroz led Portugal to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

2010: Qualified for 2010 World Cup

In 2010, Portugal qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina in the UEFA play-offs.

March 2011: Appeal Uphold Against Anti-Doping Authority

On March 23, 2011, the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld Carlos Queiroz's appeal against the Anti-Doping Authority, annulling his suspension.

2014: Continued winning streak after World Cup

After 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification, Iran, under Carlos Queiroz, continued their winning streak.

2014: Qualified for 2014 World Cup

Carlos Queiroz managed to qualify Iran for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

2014: Leading Iran to FIFA World Cup

In 2014, Carlos Queiroz led Iran to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

2015: Qualified for 2015 Asian Cup

In 2015, Iran, led by Carlos Queiroz, qualified for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup as group winners.

2018: World Cup Qualification

In 2018, Carlos Queiroz continued as the manager of Iran for their World Cup campaign, leading the team to qualify for the World Cup after defeating Uzbekistan.