Curacao goal-keeper Eloy Room jokes he deserves statue after World Cup heroics
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made a record-breaking 15 saves during a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This performance secured the nation's first-ever point in the tournament, leading Room to jokingly suggest he deserves a statue.
Why it matters
The performance marks a historic milestone for Curacao in international football and highlights an individual record-setting achievement in the 2026 World Cup.
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room joked that he deserves a statue on the Caribbean islan d after a jaw-dropping display that earned the team their first-ever World Cup point.
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