English newspaper picked the best 11 by position in the world cup (while excluding Messi, Haaland, Mbappe and other superstars)
Our beloved former zip from Canada made the best 11/
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/21/the-2026-world-cup-team-of-the-tournament-so-far-without-the-superstars
Richie Laryea (Canada, left-back)
Canada’s buildup was dominated by the fitness doubts surrounding their captain, Alphonso Davies. Jesse Marsch has not needed to risk his talismanic left-back in the opening two games thanks to the performances of Laryea, who usually plays on the right. The Toronto FC defender is full of running and provides the sort of attacking threat Marsch demands, a real outlet in the 6-0 takedown of Qatar. Davies’s absence need not be such a hindrance.