Eloy Room's record saves earn Curacao first World Cup point as Tim Howard doubts US title hopes

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves in a 0‑0 draw with Ecuador, setting the record for the most saves by a goalkeeper who kept a clean sheet in a 90‑minute World Cup match. The performance gave Curacao its first point in the tournament and leaves the team needing a win over Ivory Coast to reach the knockout stage.

Former US international goalkeeper Tim Howard told the Unfiltered Soccer Podcast that it is "literally impossible" for the United States to win the World Cup, noting the team would have to defeat four top‑tier opponents in succession. Howard’s comments came as the US advanced from Group D and prepared for its round‑of‑16 match.