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Group E of the 2026 World Cup served up one of the tournament’s most lopsided goalless draws as Ecuador and Curaçao finished 0-0 at Kansas City Stadium. Ecuador dominated almost from start to finish, holding roughly 75 percent possession, firing off 27 shots with 15 on target and racking up more than 3 expected goals, yet somehow never found a way through. The story of the night was Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room, who made a remarkable 15 saves to equal the record for the most in a single World Cup match and the most by any keeper across 90 minutes since records began in 1966. From the third minute, when he denied Enner Valencia at close range, Room almost single-handedly built a wall in front of goal. There were no goals, no red cards and no penalties or VAR reversals to speak of.
The single point carried very different meaning for the two sides. Curaçao claimed the first World Cup point in their history and kept their slim qualification hopes alive, while Ecuador, despite dropping two points, stayed above Curaçao in the group table. Their paths then diverged on the final matchday: Ecuador faced Germany at New York/New Jersey Stadium on 25 June, while Curaçao travelled to Philadelphia the same day to meet Ivory Coast in a winner-takes-all clash. For more fixtures and viewing details, visit the World Cup Canada hub and the where to watch in Canada, with any changes to follow FIFA’s official announcements.
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