Paraguay declares holiday after World Cup upset against Germany
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 1:27 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Paraguay President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday on June 30 after the national soccer team upset Germany to advance to the round of 16. The match featured an opening goal by Julio Enciso, with Germany equalizing through Kai Havertz. After a disallowed goal for Germany in extra time, Paraguay progressed to a penalty shootout, where goalkeeper Orlando Gill made crucial saves. Paraguay last reached this stage in the 2002 World Cup, and will face the winner of the France versus Sweden match next.
- •Paraguay defeats Germany in the World Cup Round of 32
- •Julio Enciso scored the opening goal
- •Kai Havertz equalized for Germany
- •Orlando Gill made critical saves in the shootout
- •Paraguay will play the winner of France vs. Sweden next
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Paraguay president declares national holiday after shock World Cup win over Germany
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Paraguay's president Santiago Peña declares national holiday after shocking win over Germany
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Paraguay president declares national holiday after World Cup triumph over Germany
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Paraguay declares national holiday after stunning World Cup upset vs Germany
"Germany are out of the 2026 World Cup, beaten on penalties by a Paraguay side few had given a chance — and back home, the win is being treated as a moment of national history. The two sides could not be separated across 120 minutes in Foxborough, Massachusetts, finishing level at 1-1.
"After the national team stunned Germany to advance to the round of 16, a jubilant Santiago Pena said Paraguayans would be off work Tuesday.
"The South Americans caused a massive upset as they knocked out the four-time world champions on penalties
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 9:00 PMParaguay president declares national holiday after shock World Cup win over Germany
Germany are out of the 2026 World Cup, beaten on penalties by a Paraguay side few had given a chance — and back home, the win is being treated as a moment of national history. The two sides could not be separated across 120 minutes in Foxborough, Massachusetts, finishing level at 1-1.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 1:01 PMWorld Cup: Paraguay's president Santiago Peña declares national holiday after shocking win over Germany
Paraguay will have all day to celebrate its soccer team's victory over Germany in the Round of 32.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 2:38 AMParaguay president declares national holiday after World Cup triumph over Germany
The South Americans caused a massive upset as they knocked out the four-time world champions on penalties
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 1:27 AMParaguay declares national holiday after stunning World Cup upset vs Germany
After the national team stunned Germany to advance to the round of 16, a jubilant Santiago Pena said Paraguayans would be off work Tuesday.
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