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Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history

Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
BBC News Sunday 21 June 2026, 04:29 UTC 1 min read
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Curacao keeper Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point with their goalless draw against Ecuador.

Curacao keeper Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point with their goalless draw against Ecuador.
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