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[SPORTS] · Curaçao, Ecuador · 100 sources

Curaçao Secures First World Cup Point After Eloy Room’s Record‑Breaking Save Performance

On 21 June 2026 in Kansas City, Curaçao held Ecuador to a 0‑0 draw in Group E of the FIFA World Cup, earning the island nation its first ever point in World Cup history. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves – the highest tally recorded in a 90‑minute World Cup match, matching the record set by Tim Howard in 2014 – and was named man of the match.

Ecuador dominated possession (about 75 % of the game) and created 27 clear chances, but Room repeatedly denied Enner Valencia, Moisés Caicedo, Pedro Vite and others. The draw leaves both teams on one point, with Curaçao still in contention for advancement if it defeats Ivory Coast in the final group game, while Ecuador must beat group‑winner Germany to stay alive.

Room, 37, joked after the match that he hopes Curaçao will erect a statue in his honor, reflecting the historic significance of the performance for the Caribbean side.

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