A historic point from Curaçao! By making 15 saves, he gave his country a first.

A historic point from Curaçao! By making 15 saves, he gave his country a first.

21.06.2026 09:10

In the second week of Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ecuador and Curacao played to a goalless draw. Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Rom made history in the World Cup with 15 saves against Ecuador. The 37-year-old goalkeeper achieved the highest number of saves in a World Cup match that did not go to extra time since 1966.

In the second week of Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ecuador faced Curacao. The match played in Kansas City ended in a goalless draw.

FIRST POINT IN THEIR HISTORY

Curacao, which scored its first goal in World Cup history against Germany in its first group match, managed to earn its first point in tournament history with the draw against Ecuador. Ecuador also earned its first point in its second match.

MADE HISTORY WITH 15 SAVES

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room completed the match with 15 saves, making World Cup history. The 37-year-old goalkeeper, who plays for Miami FC, achieved the highest number of saves in a World Cup match that did not go to extra time since 1966.

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