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Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.
June 21, 2026Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point
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.
June 21, 2026Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage
Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.
June 20, 2026VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'
Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.
June 15, 2026Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture
Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.
June 15, 2026Germany cruise to 7-1 win over debutants Curacao in Houston - Reuters
Germany cruise to 7-1 win over debutants Curacao in Houston Reuters
June 14, 2026Keeper Neuer makes Germany return, Musiala in starting lineup against Curacao - Reuters
Keeper Neuer makes Germany return, Musiala in starting lineup against Curacao Reuters
June 14, 2026Curacao have nothing to lose on World Cup debut, says Advocaat - Reuters
Curacao have nothing to lose on World Cup debut, says Advocaat Reuters
June 14, 2026