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Ecuador declares national holiday after soccer victory over Germany

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:12 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Ecuador declares national holiday after soccer victory over Germany
Summary

Ecuador celebrated a 2-1 victory against Germany, prompting President Daniel Noboa to declare a national holiday. The announcement came as a surprise following what he called the team's resilience amidst criticism. Noboa praised the players and coach for bringing joy to the nation. The holiday is scheduled for Friday to commemorate the team's achievement.

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  • •Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 in a historic match.
  • •President Daniel Noboa declared a national holiday on Friday.
  • •Players and coach praised for overcoming criticism.
  • •Celebration planned to honor the team's achievement.
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  • 11:26 AMESPN Soccer — Ecuador declares win over Germany public holiday
  • 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — 🥳 And they say it's only football! National holiday in Ecuador after win
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Following Ecuador’s historic 2-1 victory over Germany, the impact of the win went far beyond sports altogether. In a decision that has taken the entire nation by surprise, President Daniel Noboa off...

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Ecuador president Daniel Noboa declared Friday a public holiday in the country following the national team's come-from-behind win against Germany at the World Cup.

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