Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room produced a historic performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting a new record for the most saves made by a goalkeeper in a World Cup match without extra time.
The experienced shot-stopper made an incredible 15 saves as Curaçao held Ecuador to a goalless draw in their Group E encounter.
Room’s heroic display proved crucial as the Blue Waves weathered relentless pressure from the South Americans to earn their first-ever point at the FIFA World Cup.
Time and again, the 36-year-old denied Ecuador’s attackers with a series of outstanding stops, frustrating their attempts to find a breakthrough throughout the match.
His 15-save performance is the highest ever recorded by a goalkeeper in a World Cup match without extra time, underlining the magnitude of his achievement.
The result keeps Curaçao’s hopes alive heading into their final group match against Côte d’Ivoire and will be remembered as one of the greatest goalkeeping displays in World Cup history.
Room currently plays for Miami FC in the United States and once again demonstrated the experience and leadership that have made him one of the Caribbean’s most respected goalkeepers.
Thanks largely to his record-breaking heroics, Curaçao left the pitch with a valuable point and a place in the history books.
