FIFA World Cup: Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room makes 15 saves to earn 0-0 draw with Ecuador
Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to secure a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in a 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match. This performance marked a historic point for the Caribbean nation and nearly broke the record for most saves in a single World Cup game.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive parity in the expanded World Cup format and showcases an underdog team's ability to impact group standings.
Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room (1) makes a save during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ecuador and Curacao in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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