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World Cup 2026 LIVE: Curacao goalkeeper makes history, Egypt coach denies Salah rift, another team crashes out (opens original article in a new tab)

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Curacao's Eloy Room set a World Cup record with 15 saves in a 0-0 draw against Ecuador, while Egypt's coach denied a Mohamed Salah rift and Japan eliminated Tunisia with a 4-0 win.

  • Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves, the most in a 90-minute World Cup match since 1966, helping his team draw 0-0 with Ecuador.
  • Egypt coach Hossam Hassan denied reports of a rift with Mohamed Salah, stating there are no issues within the squad ahead of their match against New Zealand.
  • Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0, eliminating the North African team from the World Cup after their second consecutive loss in Group F.

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