Ecuador vs Curacao Ended in a Draw As Room Records 15 Saves in World Cup 2026 Thriller

Kansas City: Eloy Room’s 15-save masterclass earned debutants Curacao their first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026 point in a dramatic 0-0 draw against Ecuador at Kansas City Stadium.

Room Defies La Tri in Kansas City

The CONCACAF underdogs entered the match fresh off a brutal 7-1 thrashing by Germany. However, Dick Advocaat's side rewrote their destiny in front of a heavily pro-Ecuador crowd. Ecuador dominated from the opening whistle with 75% possession. Midfielder Moises Caicedo quickly unlocked the Curacao defence, setting up Enner Valencia for a clean one-on-one chance. Room blocked the shot, setting a definitive tone for the rest of the evening.

Sebastian Beccacece’s Ecuador team grew increasingly frantic as the match went on. They threw everything forward, racking up 26 shots and 15 on target. Yet, Room stopped every single attempt. He even saved a dangerous, deflected goal-bound header from one of his own defenders.

Curaçao defended in a compact 5-4-1 formation. They did manage a few sharp counter-attacks, forcing Ecuador goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez into a triple-save situation during the second half. In the final minutes, Ecuador's Angelo Preciado hit the woodwork, and Valencia missed a late shot. Curaçao held firm through five minutes of stoppage time to secure the historic result.

Ecuador vs Curacao Match Statistics

Match Statistic	Ecuador	Curacao
Score	0	0
Shots (On Target)	26 (15)	10 (4)
Possession	75%	25%
Goalkeeper Saves	4	15
Corners	9	0
Fouls Committed	7	10
Yellow Cards	1	5

Group E Knockout Math

This scoreless tie leaves Group E wide open behind Germany, who officially clinch the top spot after a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. Both Ecuador and Curacao now sit on 1 point each.

To advance to the round of 32, Ecuador must pulled off a victory against Germany in their final group fixture. Meanwhile, Curacao will look to chase a miracle advancement when they face Ivory Coast.