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
- 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
"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, 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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