The Paraguayan government declared an official national holiday on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, following the national football team's historic advancement to the World Cup Round of 16.
This decree triggered massive street celebrations across the South American nation's major urban centers.
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According to a report from ca. sports.
yahoo.
com, the official executive order amplified ongoing public festivities that had already brought major cities to a complete standstill.
Massive crowds filled the streets to celebrate the sporting achievement.
The widespread public response mirrors a similar national halt experienced recently in Ecuador during its own football matches.
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The unprecedented holiday allows citizens across the entire Guaraní territory to continue celebrating the historic upset.
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The celebrations began immediately after the 33rd-ranked Paraguayan squad defeated 12th-ranked Germany 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Boston on Monday.
Julio Enciso scored the opening goal for Paraguay with a header in the 42nd minute past Manuel Neuer.
Although Kai Havertz equalized for Germany early in the second half, Paraguay held on through extra time, during which a 102nd-minute goal by Germany's Jonathan Tah was disallowed.
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Paraguay ultimately secured the victory during the penalty shootout to spark the nationwide celebrations.
