Curaçao's Eloy Room achieves historic performance at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:25 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Curaçao played to a 0-0 draw against Ecuador on June 20, 2026, in their World Cup match. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made a remarkable 15 saves, marking the highest number for a World Cup match without extra time since 1966. This performance led to Curaçao earning their first point in World Cup history, following their initial game, where they lost 7-1 to Germany. Room's exceptional display has garnered him significant attention, with over 500,000 new Instagram followers post-match. Curaçao now looks to secure their first World Cup win in their next match against the Ivory Coast.
- •Match between Curaçao and Ecuador ended in a 0-0 draw.
- •Eloy Room recorded 15 saves, a World Cup record since 1966.
- •Curaçao earned their first World Cup point with the draw.
- •Team scored previously against Germany in their opening match.
- •Next match scheduled against Ivory Coast.
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Curaçao's goalkeeper just did something no World Cup player has since 1966
"At 37, Curaçao's goalkeeper Eloy Room just did something at the World Cup that no one has accomplished in 60 years.
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