Curaçao hold Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Group E of the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing the Caribbean nation’s first-ever point in the tournament. Multiple outlets credit goalkeeper Eloy Room with a match-defining performance, as he makes a record-breaking 15 saves in regulation time to keep Ecuador from scoring despite sustained pressure.
Reports consistently describe Ecuador as the dominant side in the match, creating numerous chances and firing a high volume of shots, with Room repeatedly blocking attempts and keeping the score level. Curaçao’s defence and discipline withstand the onslaught, allowing the team to finish goalless and celebrate a historic result.
Several sources also note the broader context: Curaçao recently suffered a heavy 7-1 defeat to Germany in their tournament opener, making the draw against Ecuador a significant turnaround. Room’s 15-save tally is highlighted across coverage as setting a men’s World Cup record for a regulation 90-minute match, with Ecuador left frustrated and Curaçao celebrating their first point of the tournament.
