Will Scotland have World Cup 2026 regrets as qualification hangs in the balance?Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room wrote his name into World Cup history by making 15 saves, the most in a 90-minute match since records began in 1966, as the smallest nation ever to qualify for the tournament finals held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw. Six days after losing 7-1 to Germany, Room, 37, produced a stunning performance to keep Curacao’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages alive. “I grew, we all grew, this was a team effort,” he said. “We’ve been fighting, fighting up to the last minute. Earning a point this way for Curacao is absolutely great.”Meanwhile, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan dismissed talk of unrest involving talisman Mohamed Salah, insisting there were no issues within the squad as they prepare to face New Zealand. Later, Spain bid to get their first win against Saudi Arabia, while Belgium are in action against Iran. Last night, Tunisia became the third team to exit the World Cup after a 4-0 defeat to impressive Japan. Tunisia sacked their coach Sabri Lamouchi after their 5-1 defeat to Sweden, but the arrival of Herve Renard could not prevent another defeat. Tunisia coach Herve Renard on ‘painful’ World Cup exit Tunisia are out of the World Cup after just two matches, while conceding nine goals, and head coach Herve Renard accepted that Japan’s 4-0 victory was reflective of their dominance. “It is not the performance we were hoping for. The score of this second match is heavy, but it reflects the difference between the two teams tonight,” said Renard, who was drafted in following Tunisia’s 5-1 defeat to Sweden.”Even if we are eliminated we still have a third game to play. We are in a World Cup, and we must remain focused. It is important to get ready to fight for this third game against the Netherlands.”It’s never easy after two losses in two games but we must take our responsibilities to be professionals to the very end.”(Reuters)Jamie Braidwood21 June 2026 10:38Who is Eloy Room? How Curacao goalkeeper made history with 15-save performanceCuracao goalkeeper Eloy Room wrote his name into World Cup history by making 15 saves to earn the tiny Caribbean nation their first ever point at the tournament with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador.Room, 37, broke the record for the most saves in a 90-minute World Cup match since records began in 1966. Only the USA’s Tim Howard has made more stops in a World Cup…
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