Paraguay Declares National Holiday After Beating Germany in World Cup

Paraguay has declared a one-day national holiday following its national football team’s stunning World Cup victory over four-time champion Germany. After a tense 1-1 draw in regulation time, Paraguay triumphed 4-3 in extra time to secure a spot in the Round of 16 and spark nationwide celebrations. Paraguayan President Santiago Pena announced the holiday on social media, praising the team for representing “the determination, belief, and strength of people who never give up.” An official decree noted that the government “cannot remain indifferent” to an achievement that transcends sport, making it essential for citizens to gather and celebrate this historic day. The move follows a similar declaration by Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa last week after his country also defeated Germany to advance in the tournament.