Paraguay has declared a national holiday after its national team stunned four-time champions Germany to reach the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Fans celebrated inside the country and outside Boston Stadium after one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.
The Paraguayan President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday following the national team's shock victory over four-time champions Germany in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Paraguay advanced to the Round of 16 after defeating Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.
The dramatic upset is considered one of the biggest surprises in World Cup history, marking Paraguay's first time in the Round of 16 since 2002.
President Peña signed the decree to celebrate the epic triumph, posting on X that the team's grit represents the "deepest part of our identity".Following this historic win, Paraguay will advance to play the winner of the France-Sweden matchup in Philadelphia.
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