JUNE 17 · GROUP K
2026
1 — 1
Portugal · DR Congo
Draw
RAFAEL HAMIDI
UEFA PRO COACH · INTERNATIONAL CAREER
RAFAEL HAMIDI
An international career dedicated to excellence, performance and player development.
RFEF Licence
UEFA Pro · Spain
Licence FFF
UEFA Pro · France
20+
Years
UEFA
Pro Licence
FEATURED · DR CONGO
FIFA World Cup 2026
The Leopards’ Journey 🇨🇩
Alongside the national team of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rafael Hamidi Cuadros is part of a major international campaign. Qualification for the Round of 32 marks a major milestone in the Leopards’ journey.
OFFICIAL DISTINCTION · DR CONGO
An exceptional honour
Presentation of the medal of Knight of the National Order of the Leopard by His Excellency Mr Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
WORLD CUP JOURNEY · 2026
The four matches
From the historic opening match against Portugal to the first appearance in the knockout stage.
1 — 1
JUNE 23 · GROUP K
2026
1 — 0
Colombia · DR Congo
Loss
JUNE 27 · GROUP K
2026
3 — 1
DR Congo · Uzbekistan
First World Cup victory
JULY 1 · ROUND OF 32
2026
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2 — 1
England · DR Congo
Eliminated · Round of 32
BIOGRAPHY
An international career
For more than twenty years, Rafael Hamidi Cuadros has built an international career with professional clubs, national teams and football institutions.
From France to Morocco, through the United States, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, his journey reflects recognized expertise in player development, team performance and elite football.
“High standards, adaptation and performance:
every environment becomes a new experience.”
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INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Clubs & institutions
More than twenty years of experience across multiple football environments and four continents.
2002 — 2007 · FRANCE
Amiens SC
Player development, performance and support within a structured environment.
01
2007 — 2012 · MOROCCO
Wydad AC
On-field approach, collective standards and a high-performance culture.
02
2013 — 2014 · USA
Minnesota TwinStars
Game vision, management and adaptation to a developing football environment.
03
2015 — 2016 · ALGERIA
JS Saoura
Competitive environment, tactical organization and a strong focus on results.
04
2016 — 2017 · UAE
Dubai CSC
Work in an international environment focused on structure and development.
05
2017 — 2022 · CHINA
Chongqing Dangdai
Asian experience, cultural adaptation and international professional standards.
06
INTERNATIONAL · DR CONGO
DR Congo
International experience within a demanding and multicultural competitive environment.
07
APPROACH & PHILOSOPHY
A demanding method
A football philosophy built around hard work, adaptation and development, with a constant focus on the team as well as player development.
High Standards
Create a clear, ambitious working environment focused on continuous development.
Development
Support every player in developing their qualities and potential.
Performance
Turn daily work into a sustainable collective dynamic.
International
Adapt to every culture, every environment and every elite-level challenge.
HIGHLIGHTS
Images that tell the story
A selection of highlights from the international journey of Rafael Hamidi Cuadros.
INTERVIEW · CONFERENCE