Paraguay Declares National Holiday on Tuesday After Round of 32 Win Over Germany

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Paraguay Declares National Holiday on Tuesday After Round of 32 Win Over Germany

Paraguay President Santiago Peña declared the national holiday to celebrate the ​win that sent them ‌into the Round of 16. "Today, an entire country celebrates," Pena posted on X, along with the official decree. "It celebrates the victory of a team that represents the deepest part of our identity: grit, faith, and the strength of people who never give up."


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