A remarkable display from Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room secured a historic point for the World Cup debutants as they held Ecuador to a goalless draw. The 0-0 result feels as impressive as a victory for the Caribbean side.
Room’s performance was nothing short of miraculous, producing 15 saves throughout the match—setting a new World Cup record for saves in regular time. The all-time record remains with Tim Howard, who made 16 saves during extra time against Belgium.
Breaking down Room’s stats further: 15 saves in total, with 10 coming from shots inside the penalty area, preventing an estimated 2.48 goals. He earned a perfect 10.0 rating from Sofascore. This heroic effort came just days after Curaçao suffered a heavy 1-7 defeat to Germany.
With this point secured, Curaçao now need to overcome Ivory Coast in their final group game to advance to the knockout stages.
World Cup 2026
Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao
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