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‘An insane memory': World Cup has a new super hero and it's not Messi
By Dave Skretta | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 21, 2026
· 4 min read
Curacao better make some room for a new national super hero.
Eloy Room delivered for his tiny Caribbean nation one of the finest performances in World Cup history on Saturday night, making 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack and helping The Blue Wave earn its first-ever point with a 0...
Key takeaway ” The 37-year-old Room, whose shutout of Jamaica last November sent Curacao to its first World Cup, bounced back in historic fashion from a 7-1 loss to Germany.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
For Trophy Club residents who follow soccer, Eloy Room's historic performance is a reminder that even small nations can make a big impact on the global stage. Room's 15 saves against Ecuador have drawn comparisons to Tim Howard's record-breaking performance in 2014, and his achievement is likely to inspire local soccer players and fans. As the World Cup continues, Trophy Club residents may be interested in watching Curacao's upcoming match against Ivory Coast, which will take place in Philadelphia on Thursday. The outcome of this match will determine the team's chances of advancing to the knockout stage, and Room's performance will be closely watched by fans around the world, including those in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With Germany having already clinched Group E, the match between Ecuador and Germany in New York will also be worth watching, as Ecuador fights to stay in contention.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Curacao better make some room for a new national super hero.
Eloy Room delivered for his tiny Caribbean nation one of the finest performances in World Cup history on Saturday night, making 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack and helping The Blue Wave earn its first-ever point with a 0...
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