Room Breaks World Cup Save Record in Thrilling Draw

Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made history at the World Cup by recording an impressive 15 saves against Ecuador on June 20, 2026. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, with Ecuador launching 16 shots throughout the game and nine of them on target.

Room's performance is now the second-most saves in a single World Cup match, surpassing regulation time. According to USA Today, this new record eclipses former goalkeeper Tim Howard's 16 saves against Belgium in 2014, but it's worth noting that four of those saves occurred during extra time.

The draw earned Curaçao its first-ever point at the World Cup, following a 7-1 defeat against Germany. The match also highlighted FIFA's commercial partnership with Kraken, marking the first time a cryptocurrency exchange has officially sponsored the tournament.