Eh! On 1 July 2014 in Salvador, the United States goalkeeper Tim Howard produced one of the GREATEST goalkeeping performances in World Cup history. Against Belgium in the Round of 16, Howard made SIXTEEN saves — the most ever recorded in a single World Cup match. USA still lost 2-1 in extra time, but Howard's effort earned him universal admiration. President Barack Obama personally CALLED him to say thank you. 'Things Tim Howard Could Save' became a global Twitter meme overnight!
Year: 2014 Match: Belgium vs USA Location: Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador Round: Round of 16 Category: Save
The Moment
- Tim Howard made 16 saves vs Belgium — the most ever recorded in a single World Cup match
- USA lost 2-1 in extra time despite Howard's heroic performance keeping them in the game
- President Barack Obama personally called Howard to thank him for his performance
- 'Things Tim Howard Could Save' became a global Twitter meme — the Titanic, Mufasa, the Hindenburg
- Howard's performance reinvigorated American interest in soccer to record-breaking levels
The Verdict
Tim Howard vs Belgium 2014 was one of the great goalkeeping displays of all time. 16 saves, complete focus, and a performance that made an entire nation believe in soccer. USA didn't win but Howard became a HERO. The memes, the presidential call, the standing ovations — all earned in 120 minutes of INCREDIBLE keeping!
Tomorrow: #7 — Stay tuned for the next magical World Cup moment!
