Paraguayan President Santiago Pena declared June 30 a national holiday after the national team advanced to the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Oxu.Az reports that the head of state announced this on his social media account.
It is noted that in the round of 32, the Paraguayan team unexpectedly defeated the strong German selection. The match ended 1:1 in regular and extra time.
In the penalty shootout, the South Americans were more accurate - 4:3.
"Paraguay never surrenders. Today is a holiday!" Pena said.
In the round of 16, Paraguay's opponent will be the winner of the France vs. Sweden match.
