Breaking News: Curacao Makes History with Goalless Draw Against Ecuador
Kansas City, June 21, 2026 — Curacao’s goalkeeper Eloy Room delivered an outstanding performance, helping his team secure their first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw with Ecuador. The match took place at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday.
Ecuador dominated the game with 28 shots, including 15 on target, but Room’s remarkable 15 saves set a record for the most saves in a World Cup match without extra time since 1966.
Curacao, the smallest nation by population to qualify for the tournament, previously lost to Germany 7-1. The team, managed by Dutch coach Dick Advocaat, showed resilience against a higher-ranked Ecuador squad.
Despite being heavily outnumbered in the stands, Curacao fans celebrated their team’s achievement. Ecuador will next face Germany, while Curacao prepares to play Ivory Coast.
This draw keeps Curacao’s hopes alive for advancing to the knockout stage.
