July 23, 2026
With six points, Ivory Coast finished runners-up to Germany in Group E
The Ivory Coast are making their fourth World Cup finals appearance but previously have never advanced past the opening group stage
Eloy Room sets a 90-minute World Cup record with 15 saves in a historic draw
The coach praises his players after Eloy Room inspires 0-0 draw with Ecuador to secure Curacao's first World Cup point
His 15 saves help Curacao hold Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Group E
A shock opening defeat has left the South Americans needing a response in Kansas City
They stayed in their seats and applauded the players, cheering and singing
The four-time champions dominated from the start of the Group E match against the smallest nation to qualify for a World Cup
