World Cup stat correction: Curaçao hero Eloy Room gets 16th save, tying USMNT's Tim Howard's single-game mark

Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room equals the record for most saves in a World Cup match, as Dick Advocaat's side earn their first ever point in the tournament with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador at the Kansas City Stadium.

Is Neymar the first to bookend his international career with goals at the same venue? | The Knowledge

Plus: national team colours that are different from flags; Senegal’s goal difference record setters; and Scotland’s unbeaten 1974 tournamentMail us with your all of your questions and answers“Neymar’s consolation penalty against Norway at the World Cup means his first international goal, scored on his first cap, was in the same stadium (MetLife) as his last international goal on his final cap,” writes Griffin Cant. “Are there any other players who have bookended their international career in a similar way?”Over 77,000 people were at the MetLife Stadium on 10 August 2010 as Neymar made his Brazil bow in a friendly against the USA. The fresh-faced, dodgy-haircutted 18-year-old scored after just 28 minutes, a thumping header past Tim Howard in the USA goal. Nearly 16 years later, he rolled his penalty – his 80th goal for his country on his 130th appearance – past Norway’s Ørjan Nyland at the same end of the stadium as Brazil exited the World Cup in the last 16 and followed it by announcing his retirement from international duty. Continue reading...

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Heroic goalkeepers have repeatedly stepped up at this World Cup. Curacao keeper Eloy Room made a record-equalling 15 saves as his side also claimed their first ever World Cup point. Iran's Alireza Beiranvand produced a string of superb stops to keep Belgium at bay in a goalless draw.

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(Photo credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images)Julian Alvarez scored the tiebreaker in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martinez added an insurance goal in stoppage time as defending champion Argentina defeated 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals on a hot and humid Saturday night in Kansas City, Mo.Alexis Mac Allister also tallied, off an assist from Lionel Messi, for Argentina, which will face En

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Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup elimination

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States (AFP) -- Brazil superstar Neymar indicated Sunday that his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners went out of the tournament in the last 16 at the hands of Norway.Neymar came on as a late substitute at the MetLife Stadium and scored a penalty deep in injury time, but that was a mere consolation after Erling Haaland netted twice for Norway, and Brazil lost 2-1.The 34-year-old is Brazil's all-time top scorer and ironically he got his first goal for his country in the same stadium, in a 2-0 win against the United States back in 2010.I tried and I tried. Now it's over. It began here and it ends here, Neymar said in a brief exchange with a journalist from Brazil's Globo Esporte after the game.He collapsed in tears when the final whistle went, and had to be consoled by teammates.Worn down by injuries in recent years, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player, now back at first club Santos, was a surprise inclusion in Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad for the World Cup.Injury prevented him from featuring in Brazil's first two group games at the tournament, but he did come on in the 3-0 win over Scotland in Miami which completed the opening round.That was his first international appearance since October 2023, but his only other appearance in the United States came Sunday against Norway.

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Curacao secure first World Cup point in 0-0 draw against Ecuador

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero on Saturday as the tiny Caribbean island claimed its first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against toothless Ecuador. The post Curacao secure first World Cup point in 0-0 draw against Ecuador appeared first on Vanguard News.

Darren Fletcher predicted Mikel Merino’s Spain-Belgium quarterfinal game-winning goal

As soon as Mikel Merino subbed in for Spain on Friday, Darren Fletcher knew. Spain and Belgium were knotted 1-1 in the 85th minute of Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal matchup when the 30-year-old Merino entered the match, replacing Dani Olmo. As he did, the Fox Sports announcer made sure to note the arrival

Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with goal against Uzbekistan

Houston: Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday, getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history when João Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right-foot to make it 1-0. He ran toward the bench and celebrated with his teammates after the score.His goal comes after he was criticised for failing to score in Portugal's 1-1 draw against Congo in the team's opening match.Ronaldo and Argentina captain Lionel Messi became the only men in history to play in six World Cup tournaments this year. Ronaldo’s scoring streak started in his debut in 2006 and he also netted goals in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022.While he shares the record for most tournaments with Messi, he stands alone in scoring a goal in each edition after Messi failed to score a goal at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.Ronaldo’s goal Monday gave him nine goals in the tournament. Messi has 18 after a hat trick in Argentina's opener against Algeria and two more goals Monday against Austria that made him the all-time leading scorer in tournament history.Tuesday's game was the 230th of Ronaldo’s international career, which is the most in history.This is likely to be the final World Cup for Ronaldo, who won the European Championship with Portugal in 2016 and the Champions League five times with Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Norway fans celebrate Haaland's two goal win over Brazil

It was all smiles for Norway fans as they filed out of New York New Jersey stadium after Erling Haaland scored two late goals to stun record five-times champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last 16. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #brazil #norway #fifa #fifaworldcup #fifa2026 #fifaworldcup2026 Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4f0UqsC 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

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Nyland wira Norway singkir Brazil

EAST RUTHERFORD: Penjaga gol Norway, Orjan Nyland menyifatkan kejayaannya menyelamatkan sepakan penalti pada babak pertama menjadi titik tolak kemenangan mengejut 2-1 ke atas Brazil pada pusingan 16 terbaik Piala Dunia. Nyland berjaya menafikan sepakan penalti Bruno Guimaraes sebelum Erling Haaland muncul wira apabila meledak dua gol dalam tempoh 11 minit terakhir untuk memastikan Brazil tersingkir ... Read more The post Nyland wira Norway singkir Brazil appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

🌟 Eloy Room: records and a curious exchange with Messi

Eloy Room became one of the World Cup’s biggest sensations after his outstanding performance in goal for Curaçao against Ecuador. The goalkeeper kept a clean sheet and helped his nation earn its fi...

Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups

HOUSTON (AP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo had a simple but strong message as the final whistle sounded after Portugal's big win at the World Cup on Tuesday. I'm back, he said directly into the television camera. I'm back. Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting two goals in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, quieting critics after his forgettable performance in the team's 1-1 draw with Congo in the opener. Even though criticism isn't anything new t

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Goalkeeper Eloy Room was the toast of Curaçao after his 15 saves ensured a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in their...

Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in World Cup quarterfinals

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory on Friday. Merino was the late hero for the second straight match for Spain, which will face tournament favorite France in the semifinals [] The post Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in World Cup quarterfinals appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.