Eloy Room represents Curacao as goalie in World Cup debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Eloy Room is set to serve as the goalkeeper for Curacao during their first-ever participation in the FIFA World Cup, taking place in 2026. The 37-year-old, who has played for Curacao since 2015, achieved a notable clean sheet against Jamaica in the qualifying match that secured their World Cup spot. Room has extensive club experience across various teams, including Miami FC. Curacao, which is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, draws on Room's eligibility through his father's heritage.
- •Eloy Room has 72 caps for Curacao entering the World Cup.
- •Curacao faces strong competition in their World Cup matches.
- •Room debuted for Curacao in June 2015 against various opponents.
- •Miami FC is currently Room's club team, competing in the USL Championship.
- •Curacao qualified for the World Cup with a decisive match against Jamaica.
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Why Eloy Room is Curacao goalie after being born in Netherlands
"Room is going to have a lot to do with Curacao as a heavy underdog.
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