By Ghazali Ibrahim
Santiago Peña, the president of Paraguay has declared Tuesday, June 30, a national holiday to celebrate the country’s historic victory over Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Paraguay secured a dramatic 4-3 win on penalties after both sides battled to a draw in regulation time, sending the South American nation into celebration.
The match made history as it marked the first time Germany has ever lost a penalty shootout in men’s FIFA World Cup history.
Paraguay’s Jose Canale converted the decisive spot-kick after Julio Enciso had opened the scoring and Germany responded through Kai Havertz.
The victory sparked jubilant scenes across Paraguay, with fans pouring into the streets to celebrate what many have described as one of the greatest moments in the country’s football history.
President Peña’s declaration of a national holiday join the list of country like Ecuador who declared same in their group stage match.
