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Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point

Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point
BBC Sport Sunday 21 June 2026, 03:14 UTC 1 min read
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Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room equals the record for most saves in a World Cup match, as Dick Advocaat's side earn their first ever point in the tournament with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador at the Kansas City Stadium.

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room equals the record for most saves in a World Cup match, as Dick Advocaat's side earn their first ever point in the tournament with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador at the Kansas City Stadium.
Curacao (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) Eloy Room (PERSON) Dick Advocaat's (PERSON) Ecuador (LOCATION) the Kansas City Stadium (LOCATION)
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