Tiny Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup, clinched their maiden point on Saturday after battling to a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City thanks to an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Eloy Room.
World Cup debutants Curaçao clinch historic first point after holding Ecuador to draw
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Sun 01:57 - France 24
World Cup debutants Curaçao clinch historic first point after holding Ecuador to draw
Sun 02:28 - SRF Wirtschaft
World Cup 2026: Group E – Shiny Room secures Curaçao's first World Cup point against Ecuador
Sun 02:41 - Al Jazeera English
Room the hero as tiny Curacao earn first World Cup point against Ecuador
Sun 04:29 - BBC Headlines
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