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Paraguay declares national holiday after World Cup win over Germany
Paraguay has declared Tuesday a national holiday following its shocking victory over Germany in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to Reuters, President Santiago Peña signed the decree after Paraguay knocked out the four-time world champions, winning 4-3 on penalties after the teams were tied 1-1 following extra time on Monday.The result sent Paraguay into the Round of 16 and is being described as one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.READ: Seismic ShockIn a post on X, along with a picture of himself signing the decree, President Peña said: “Today, an entire country celebrates. It celebrates the victory of a team that represents the deepest part of our identity: the grit, the faith and the strength of people who never give up.”The presidential decree stated that the victory transcends sport and represents a moment of national pride, adding that the Government wanted to make it possible for Paraguayans across the country to come together to celebrate the historic achievement.Paraguay is now the second South American nation to declare a public holiday after a victory over Germany at the tournament.Last week, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa also declared a national holiday after his country's 2-1 win over Germany in Group E which secured its place in the knockout stage.
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· Jun 30, 2026
World Cup: Paraguay's president Santiago Peña declares national holiday after shocking win over Germany
Paraguay will have all day to celebrate its soccer team's victory over Germany in the Round of 32.
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· Jun 26, 2026
Government declares important public holiday amid World Cup 2026, see date and why
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· Jun 30, 2026
Huge World Cup upset leads to national holiday in Paraguay
Paraguay beat four-time World Cup champions Germany 4-3 on penalties, and the president of Paraguay declared a national holiday to mark one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
brazilnews.net
· Jun 26, 2026
Ecuador declares national holiday after Germany upset
(Photo credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images)Ecuador's president declared Friday a public holiday to celebrate the national team's 2-1 upset of Germany at the World Cup.'Thank you to the players and the coach who, despite the criticism, the insults, and the tough times they went through, managed to bounce back and bring this immense joy to the entire country,' president Daniel Noboa posted on social media, tra
Vanguard News
· Jun 26, 2026
World Cup 2026: Ecuador declares public holiday after win over Germany to reach last 32
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has declared a national holiday after the country’s football team secured a shock 2-1 victory over Germany to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Noboa announced the decision in a post on X on Friday, praising the players and coaching staff for overcoming criticism to deliver [] The post World Cup 2026: Ecuador declares public holiday after win over Germany to reach last 32 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Latestly.com
· Jun 26, 2026
Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Declares National Holiday Following National Football Team's Historic Victory Over Germany in FIFA World Cup 2026
Ecuador has secured a national holiday after a historic 2-1 comeback win against Germany in the FIFA World Cup 2026. President Daniel Noboa declared Friday, June 26, 2026, a holiday to celebrate the team's dramatic qualification for the Round of 32 – their first in two decades. Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata sealed the monumental victory at.
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