Curaçao's Eloy Room achieves historic performance at World Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:04 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.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — The 60-year-old World Cup record Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room smashed in Ecuador draw
- 4:29 AMBBC Football — Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Curaçao's goalkeeper just did something no World Cup player has since 1966
- 3:21 AMAssociated Press — Curacao’s Eloy Room makes 15 saves, sends island nation to 0-0 draw with Ecuador in World Cup - AP News
"Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against Ecuador on Saturday night, earning a 0-0 draw and the island's first-ever World Cup point. The 37-year-old Room delivered the standout performance after a tough loss to Germany. His save total was just one sh…
"Eloy Room turned Curacao’s first World Cup point into a goalkeeping record that had stood untouched across nearly six decades of tracked tournament data. The 37-year-old did not just keep Ecuador out.
"Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:04 AMThe 60-year-old World Cup record Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room smashed in Ecuador draw
Eloy Room turned Curacao’s first World Cup point into a goalkeeping record that had stood untouched across nearly six decades of tracked tournament data. The 37-year-old did not just keep Ecuador out.
- BBC FootballJun 21, 2026, 4:29 AMMeet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 3:25 AMCuraçao'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.
- Associated PressJun 21, 2026, 3:21 AMCuracao’s Eloy Room makes 15 saves, sends island nation to 0-0 draw with Ecuador in World Cup - AP News
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against Ecuador on Saturday night, earning a 0-0 draw and the island's first-ever World Cup point. The 37-year-old Room delivered the standout performance after a tough loss to Germany. His save total was just one sh…
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