Oman reached the fourth round of the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) qualifiers after finishing fourth in Group B in the previous round, ending with a 1-1 draw with Palestine to secure its spot in the next phase.

Australia has already qualified from the AFC, alongside Iran, Uzbekistan, Korea Republic, Jordan and Japan.

Queiroz has extensive coaching experience, having led the national teams of Portugal, Iran, Colombia, Egypt, and Qatar. He also served as an assistant coach at Manchester United under Alex Ferguson.

"We welcome Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as the national team's technical director, and we wish him success in his career with the Red Devils," a statement from the Oman FA read.

"The [Oman Football] 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."

Queiroz will also take on the role of technical director for the national team, and Hamad Al-Azani has been assigned as his assistant coach.

Oman will be joined by Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and United Arab Emirates in the fourth round draw, which takes place on 18 July (AEST).