Eloy Room officially world record holder after heroic World Cup performance

Room officially recognized as world record holder for most saves in a World Cup match (15) during Curaçao's 0-0 draw with Ecuador.

Eloy Room, 37, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the holder of the most saves in a single World Cup match. The Curaçao goalkeeper made 15 saves during his team's 0-0 draw against Ecuador on June 21, a performance that made history. Room received his official certificate at a Guinness World Records ceremony on Saturday and called it 'an enormous honour' and a moment he will never forget.