Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made World Cup history on Saturday, June 20, 2026, by recording 15 saves to secure a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City.
The 37-year-old Miami FC goalkeeper's performance is the second-most saves in a single World Cup match, setting a new tournament record for regulation time, according to USA Today.
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Ecuador launched 16 shots throughout the match, with nine on target, all stopped by Room.
During the match, Ecuador missed a crucial opportunity when Angelo Preciado struck the crossbar, forcing the South American squad to settle for a single point, as reported by RTÉ.
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The draw earned Curacao its first-ever World Cup point following a 7-1 defeat against Germany.
Former United States goalkeeper Tim Howard holds the absolute record with 16 saves against Belgium in 2014, though four of those occurred during extra time.
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FIFA's Crypto Sponsorship
The match also highlighted FIFA's commercial partnership with Kraken, marking the first time a cryptocurrency exchange has officially sponsored the tournament, according to Crypto Briefing.
