Eloy Room shines in World Cup, swaps shirts with Messi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:08 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Eloy Room delivered an impressive performance in goal for Curaçao during their World Cup match against Ecuador, achieving a clean sheet and helping his team secure their first-ever points in the tournament. Room came close to breaking the record for saves in a World Cup match with 15 saves. Following the game, he exchanged jerseys with Lionel Messi, who scored his 100th international goal against Curaçao. Room, who currently plays for Miami FC in the USL Championship, has garnered attention after his standout displays in the World Cup and Concacaf Gold Cup.
- •Eloy Room kept a clean sheet for Curaçao against Ecuador.
- •Room made 15 saves, nearly setting a World Cup record.
- •Curaçao gained their first-ever points in World Cup history.
- •Room swapped jerseys with Lionel Messi post-match.
- •Room plays for Miami FC in the USL Championship.
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — 🌟 Eloy Room: records and a curious exchange with Messi
"Eloy Room became one of the World Cup’s biggest sensations after his outstanding performance in goal for Curaçao against Ecuador. The goalkeeper kept a clean sheet and helped his nation earn its fi...
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