Paraguay Declares National Holiday After Penalty Shootout Win Over Germany

Paraguay has declared Tuesday, June 30, 2026, a national holiday following a 1-1 draw with Germany in a World Cup match, which the team won 4-3 on penalty kicks, according to a government decree. President Santiago Peña announced the holiday on social media, stating, “Today, an entire country celebrates. It celebrates the victory of a team that represents the deepest part of our identity: the grit, the faith, and the strength of a people who never give up.”

The president’s post included the text of the decree, which cited the “tremendous achievement” as transcending sports, urging all Paraguayans to “gather in the celebration of this historic day.” The match result and subsequent holiday declaration were confirmed in the source article, though specific details about the game’s progression or other teams’ performances were not included.