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Soccer News / Goal.com / July 11
‘I was unknown’ - How 37-year-old Miami FC goalkeeper Eloy Room went from free agent to Curacao’s record-tying World Cup hero

‘I was unknown’ - How 37-year-old Miami FC goalkeeper Eloy Room went from free agent to Curacao’s record-tying World Cup hero

The goalkeeper was facing retirement as recently as December last year, but he has become a USL Championship hero after breaking the World Cup save record.

Columbus Crew News / Ball Exclusives / June 21
Who is Eloy Room? Curaçao’s shot-stopping goalkeeper

Who is Eloy Room? Curaçao’s shot-stopping goalkeeper

37-year-old Eloy Room made history on Saturday night. Recording 15 saves in Curaçao’s World Cup game against Ecuador. Room has played 40 matches with the Curaçao national team following that record setting night.

Soccer News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / June 21
The 37-year-old goalkeeper who just matched Tim Howard’s record in stunning fashion

The 37-year-old goalkeeper who just matched Tim Howard’s record in stunning fashion

In a World Cup increasingly defined by unexpected underdog heroes, such as the remarkable performance of 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who managed to keep powerhouse Spain scoreless in the first half for Cabo Verde, Curaçao has also showcased an extraordinary defensive display on the global stage.

Real Valladolid News / HITC / June 21
Dutch royalty stun Curacao players by joining dressing room celebrations after first World Cup point

Dutch royalty stun Curacao players by joining dressing room celebrations after first World Cup point

Curaçao’s first World Cup point already felt historic, then Dutch royalty walked into the dressing room and turned the celebration into something even bigger.

Eloy Room helps Curacao earn first World Cup point with Ecuador draw

Eloy Room helps Curacao earn first World Cup point with Ecuador draw

Curacao found a comfort level in their second-ever World Cup match, pulling off a 0-0 tie with Ecuador behind the play of goalkeeper Eloy Room to earn the country's first-ever point in a Group E match Saturday night in Kansas City.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / June 21
World Cup 2026 Saturday takeaways: Netherlands makes history

World Cup 2026 Saturday takeaways: Netherlands makes history; Eloy Room saves Curacao

The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued on Saturday. Germany partied like it was 2014, the Netherlands made history, and Curacao earned its first World Cup point.

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