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muriel_volestrangler

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3. Eloy Room equalled Tim Howard's record for the number of saves in a World Cup game

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Sun Jun 21, 2026, 09:45 AM

13 hrs ago

but Howard's was in a knockout match that went to extra time.

Room, the 37-year-old Miami FC keeper, produced a remarkable and record-equalling performance, making 15 saves to keep his country level and eventually secure a goalless draw which will live long in the memory of the island nation.

Since records began in 1966, no goalkeeper has made more stops in 90 minutes of World Cup action, according to Opta.

Only Tim Howard has made as many in a single game but, unlike Room, he failed to keep a clean sheet after conceding twice in extra time for the USA against Belgium in 2014.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvg58z9gl34o

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