Eloy Room’s record‑setting 15 saves boost Curacao’s World Cup hopes

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against Ecuador, the highest single‑match tally in the tournament, helping his side earn a 0‑0 draw – Curacao’s first point ever at a World Cup. The 37‑year‑old credited his experience, likening veteran keepers to “good wine”, and said the performance fuels confidence ahead of the decisive match against Ivory Coast.

Room, who plays for Miami FC in the USL Championship, also reflected on Curacao’s earlier 7‑1 loss to Germany and praised the tournament’s expansion to 48 teams, which gives smaller nations a chance to showcase their abilities on the world stage.