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.
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.
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.
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.
