Curaçao keeper Eloy Room sets World Cup record with 15 saves

In the Group E match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Curaçao drew 0‑0 with Ecuador. Ecuador dominated possession, held 75 % of the ball and fired 28 shots, 15 of which were on target, but none found the net.

Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves, the second‑most in World Cup history and the most ever recorded in a 90‑minute regular‑time match. His performance matched the level of Tim Howard’s 16‑save effort in 2014, but Howard’s tally includes extra‑time. Room’s saves secured Curaçao’s first ever point in a World Cup.

The 37‑year‑old Dutch‑born keeper, who plays for Miami FC in the United States’ USL, has previously featured for clubs in the Netherlands and MLS. His heroics were highlighted as a rare individual achievement in a tournament where Curaçao is a debutant team.