Former goalkeeper Howard drew the ire of the nation of Curacao when he claimed they'd get 'smoked' and concede over 20 goals in the expanded 2026 World Cup.
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The Caribbean island competing at their first World Cup have been treated to conjugal visits at the tournament.
Most people watching Curaçao play Ecuador focused on the team's goalkeeper. For some fans in China, the draw was Ma Ning, the tournament's highest-ranking Chinese referee.
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves in a historic 0-0 draw against Ecuador, earning the country's first-ever World Cup point in group play.
Curacao has its first-ever World Cup point, and the country has goalkeeper Eloy Room to thank.
This was a special night in net for Room.
Moises Caicedo was asked about Chelsea's appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager after Ecuador's 0-0 draw against Curacao ...
There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.
Spain-Saudi Arabia, Belgium-Iran on Sunday. Germany reach knockouts, Curacao earn the first point of the World Cup 2026.
The royal couple dutifully swapped out the bright orange scarves they wore to their earlier match with bright blue ones.