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Curacao Secures Historic First World Cup Point Against Ecuador

In a remarkable display, Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room recorded 15 saves, helping his team earn their first World Cup point with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador.

by Editorial Staff|Jun 21, 2026|1 MIN READ|WORLD

Curacao made history on June 21, 2026, by securing their first point in World Cup history during a match against Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium.

Goalkeeper Eloy Room was instrumental in this achievement, matching the record for the most saves in a World Cup match with an impressive total of 15.

The match concluded in a 0-0 draw, allowing Dick Advocaat's side to leave the field with a significant milestone in their World Cup journey.