Mondial 2026 (groupe E) : Le gardien de Curaçao fait 15 arrêts et offre le point du nul à son équipe face à l’Équateur
Curaçao earned their first point in the 2026 World Cup thanks to an exceptional performance from their goalkeeper, Eloy Room. Facing a dominant Ecuadorian side, the Caribbean team held on for 90 minutes to secure a 0-0 draw in their second Group E match.
At 37 years old and playing in the second division in the United States, Eloy Room delivered an exceptional performance. The Curaçao goalkeeper made 15 saves out of 28 Ecuadorian shots, relentlessly repelling opposing attacks. This performance brings him closer to the record held by American goalkeeper Tim Howard, who made 16 saves against Belgium in the round of 16 of the 2014 World Cup.
Thanks to their last line of defense, Curaçao held firm and earned their first-ever point in the World Cup. This result keeps the Caribbean nation alive in the competition, even if their situation remains precarious.
This draw, however, doesn't benefit either team. Having lost their opening matches, both Ecuador and Curaçao needed a win to get back on track in the qualification race.
Germany is in first place with six points and has already secured its place in the round of 32. Ivory Coast is second with three points.
On the final day, Curaçao will attempt to pull off an upset against Ivory Coast, while Ecuador will face Germany. These two matches are crucial in determining which team will join Germany in the next round.
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