The president of Paraguay declared a day off after the historic victory over Germany

The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, announced a national holiday after the 1/16 finals of the 2026 World Cup. The head of state announced his decision on social networks, congratulating the team on its historic achievement. "Giant Paraguay! Today the whole country is celebrating. Celebrating the victory of the national team, which embodies the deepest features of our identity: tenacity, faith and the strength of a people who never give up. Thank you Albirosa for giving us this boundless joy and once again uniting millions of Paraguayans under one flag. Decree No. 6280: good things are worth waiting for. Forward, Paraguay!". We will remind, the Paraguayan national team knocked out Germany in a penalty shootout after a 1:1 draw in regular and extra time, earning a ticket to the 1/8 finals of the world championship. The hero of the post-match series was goalkeeper Orlando Hill, who parried two penalty kicks. In the next round of the tournament, Paraguay will meet the winner of the pair