Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room, 37, gains viral fame after 15-save World Cup performance against Ecuador
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Jarrod Castillo, Jack Staplehurst
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Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room, aged 37, became an overnight World Cup sensation after making 15 saves against Ecuador in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E match. Despite Ecuador dominating with 26 shots (15 on target) compared to Curacao's 10 attempts (4 on target), Room's heroic performance drew global attention and caused his Instagram following to surge toward one million.
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ยท 3 pulledEloy Room has emerged as the latest World Cup sensation following his extraordinary display for Curacao.
On the night, Ecuador registered 26 shots, with 15 on target, compared to Curacao's 10 attempts and just four on target.
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room became a World Cup hero after making 15 saves against Ecuador as his Instagram following surged towards the one million mark overnight.
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