Richie Laryea revealed his heated clash with Achraf Hakimi during Canada’s 3-0 FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 defeat to Morocco was driven by a desire to defend his team in a physical encounter marked by six first-half yellow cards. Despite a strong opening, Canada were overpowered after halftime as Morocco’s Azzedine Ounahi and Soufiane Rahimi sealed victory.