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Laryea<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n<section class=\"wc-hero\"><div class=\"wc-wrap wc-hgrid\">\r\n<div><span class=\"wc-eyebrow\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Canada \u00b7 Defender \u00b7 World Cup 2026<\/span>\r\n<h1>Richie Laryea<\/h1>\r\n<div class=\"wc-byline\"><span>By <strong>DankBros Editorial Team<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"sep\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Updated July 2026<\/span><\/div>\r\n<p class=\"wc-hero-intro\">Richie Laryea is a defender for <strong>Toronto FC<\/strong> and a member of <strong>Canada&#8217;s 26-man squad<\/strong> at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the USA under head coach Jesse Marsch.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wc-ctas\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/fr\/canada-world-cup-2026\/\" class=\"wc-btn wc-btn-amber\">Full Canada Squad<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/fr\/canada-world-cup-2026\/#matches\" class=\"wc-btn wc-btn-ow\">Canada&#8217;s Matches<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wc-chips\"><span class=\"wc-chip\">Toronto FC<\/span><span class=\"wc-chip\">Defender<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wc-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wc-photo\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/5;object-position:center top\" src=\"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/wc2026\/players\/richie-laryea.jpg\" alt=\"Richie Laryea \u2014 Canada\" loading=\"lazy\"><div style=\"font-size:.64rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);margin:-.5rem 0 .7rem;text-align:right\">\ud83d\udcf7 Bryan Berlin \u00b7 CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)<\/div><h3>Player Profile<\/h3><div class=\"wc-grow\"><span class=\"wc-glab\">Position<\/span><span class=\"wc-gval\">Defender<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wc-grow\"><span class=\"wc-glab\">Club<\/span><span class=\"wc-gval\">Toronto FC<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wc-grow\"><span class=\"wc-glab\">From<\/span><span class=\"wc-gval\">Toronto, Ontario<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wc-grow\"><span class=\"wc-glab\">Nation<\/span><span class=\"wc-gval\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Canada<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/section>\r\n<div class=\"wc-wrap wc-qa\"><div class=\"wc-qabox\"><div class=\"wc-qalab\">\u2726 Quick answer<\/div><p>Richie Laryea (Defender, Toronto FC) is one of 26 players selected by Jesse Marsch for Canada&#8217;s 2026 World Cup squad.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wc-wrap wc-layout\">\r\n<div class=\"wc-article\">\r\n<section id=\"about\"><h2 class=\"wc-h2 first\">Who is Richie Laryea?<\/h2><p>Richie Laryea is a versatile full-back from Toronto known for his attacking runs and work rate. A familiar face for Toronto FC, the Ontario native provides depth and experience at right and left back for Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p><\/section>\r\n<section id=\"career\"><h2 class=\"wc-h2\">Career &amp; National-Team Role<\/h2>\r\n<p>Richie Laryea earned selection to Canada&#8217;s squad on merit and features as a defender for both Toronto FC and Les Rouges. Under Jesse Marsch, Canada has built one of its strongest-ever squads, blending European-based talent with MLS experience.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wc-tip\"><div class=\"l\">Quick fact<\/div><p>Richie Laryea represents Toronto FC at club level and Canada at international level, competing at a home World Cup in 2026.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\r\n<section id=\"wc\"><h2 class=\"wc-h2\">Richie Laryea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/h2>\r\n<p>The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Canada played its home group-stage matches at <strong>BMO Field in Toronto<\/strong> et <strong>BC Place in Vancouver<\/strong>, reaching the Round of 16 for the first time.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Canada&#8217;s fixtures:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Canada 1\u20131 Bosnia and Herzegovina \u2014 Group B, BMO Field (June 12)<\/li><li>Canada 6\u20130 Qatar \u2014 Group B, BC Place (June 18)<\/li><li>Switzerland 2\u20131 Canada \u2014 Group B, BC Place (June 24)<\/li><li>Canada 1\u20130 South Africa \u2014 Round of 32, Los Angeles Stadium (June 28)<\/li><li>Canada vs Morocco \u2014 Round of 16, NRG Stadium (July 4)<\/li><\/ul><\/section>\r\n<section id=\"record\"><h2 class=\"wc-h2\">Richie Laryea \u2014 Key Facts<\/h2><div class=\"wc-tbl-wrap\"><table class=\"wc-tbl\"><tbody><tr><td>Full name<\/td><td>Richie Laryea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Position<\/td><td>Defender<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current club<\/td><td>Toronto FC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Born\/raised<\/td><td>Toronto, Ontario<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tournament<\/td><td>2026 FIFA World Cup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Head coach<\/td><td>Jesse Marsch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<aside class=\"wc-side\"><div class=\"wc-sbox\"><h4>On this page<\/h4><ul class=\"wc-toc\"><li><a href=\"#about\">Who is Richie<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#career\">Career &amp; role<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wc\">At the World Cup<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#record\">Canada record<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wc-sbox\"><h4>Key facts<\/h4><ul class=\"wc-kf\"><li><b>Position:<\/b> Defender<\/li><li><b>Club:<\/b> Toronto FC<\/li><li><b>Squad:<\/b> Canada 26<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wc-sbox\"><h4>Explore<\/h4><div class=\"wc-nav\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/fr\/canada-world-cup-2026\/\">Canada squad &amp; fixtures \u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/fr\/world-cup-2026-toronto\/\">Matches in Toronto \u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/fr\/world-cup-2026-vancouver\/\">Matches in Vancouver \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/aside>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wc-faq\"><div class=\"wc-wrap\"><h2>FAQ \u2014 Richie Laryea<\/h2><p class=\"intro\">Common questions about Richie Laryea at the 2026 World Cup.<\/p><details class=\"wc-faqi\" open><summary>Is Richie Laryea in Canada&#8217;s 2026 World Cup squad?<\/summary><div class=\"wc-faqa\"><p>Yes. Richie Laryea (Defender, Toronto FC) was named to Canada&#8217;s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by head coach Jesse Marsch.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"wc-faqi\"><summary>What club does Richie Laryea play for?<\/summary><div class=\"wc-faqa\"><p>Richie Laryea plays for Toronto FC.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"wc-faqi\"><summary>What position does Richie Laryea play for Canada?<\/summary><div class=\"wc-faqa\"><p>Richie Laryea is a defender.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"wc-faqi\"><summary>Where can I watch Richie Laryea at the World Cup?<\/summary><div class=\"wc-faqa\"><p>Richie Laryea features for Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (11 June\u201319 July). See Canada&#8217;s full fixture list on the <a href=\"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/fr\/canada-world-cup-2026\/\">Canada team hub<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wc-wrap\" style=\"padding:1.5rem 0 2.5rem\"><div class=\"wc-author\"><div class=\"wc-avatar\">DB<\/div><div><span class=\"wc-atag\">Editorial Team<\/span><h3>DankBros Editorial Team<\/h3><div class=\"wc-atitle\">Sports &amp; Culture Desk<\/div><p class=\"wc-abio\">Our editorial team compiles World Cup 2026 coverage from official and reputable sources for Canadian readers, updated as the tournament progresses.<\/p><div class=\"wc-acreds\"><span class=\"wc-cred\">Independent editorial<\/span><span class=\"wc-cred\">Sourced from Canada Soccer &amp; FIFA<\/span><span class=\"wc-cred\">Updated July 2026<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wc-disc\"><strong>Editorial note<\/strong>Independent, informational World Cup coverage. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FIFA, Canada Soccer, or any player or club. No cannabis products are advertised or sold on this page. You must be 19+ (18+ in AB, 21+ in QC) to purchase cannabis in Canada. Data sourced from Canada Soccer, FIFA and major outlets; confirm live details at official sources.<\/div><div class=\"wc-refs\"><h4>Sources &amp; references<\/h4><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/canadasoccer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada Soccer \u2014 official<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fifa.com\/en\/tournaments\/mens\/worldcup\/canadamexicousa2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN Soccer \u2014 results &amp; stats<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Richie+Laryea+Canada+Soccer+profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Richie Laryea \u2014 profile &amp; stats<\/a><\/li><li>Photo of Richie Laryea: Bryan Berlin \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Richie_Laryea_Canada_v_Qatar_18_June_2026-096.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/li><\/ol><\/div><p style=\"font-size:.78rem;color:#9ca3af;margin-top:.8rem\"><em>Updated July 2026. Live scores and squad details change \u2014 confirm with official sources.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udd1e Informational sports coverage. DankBros sells cannabis only to adults 19+. Not affiliated with FIFA or Canada Soccer. 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