Paraguay Declares National Holiday After Historic World Cup Win Over Germany

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has declared Tuesday a national holiday following the country's dramatic victory over Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The president announced the decision by sharing a photo on his X account showing him signing the official decree.

Paraguay secured a memorable place in the tournament's Round of 16 after defeating Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a thrilling contest.

The historic victory sparked nationwide celebrations, with thousands of fans taking to the streets to mark the achievement. According to foreign media reports, the national holiday was declared in response to widespread public requests to celebrate the team's success.