Eloy Room sets World Cup save record as Curacao holds Ecuador to draw

In a Group A match at Arrowhead Stadium, Curacao earned its first World Cup point with a 0‑0 draw against Ecuador. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves, the most recorded in a 90‑minute World Cup game since official statistics began in 1966, eclipsing Tim Howard’s 12‑save mark in regular time. Ecuador launched 27 attempts, 15 on target, yet could not break the deadlock. The result also gave Ecuador the record for most shots on target in a match without scoring, surpassing the Netherlands’ 1978 tally. Curacao now looks ahead to a decisive clash with Ivory Coast, while Ecuador must win its final game to stay in contention for the knockout stage.