World Cup: Paraguay's president Santiago Peña declares national holiday after shocking win over Germany

Paraguay defeated Germany in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup on Monday, June 30, 2026, winning in a sudden death shootout in what was considered one of the most shocking results of the tournament. The victory prompted Paraguay's president Santiago Peña to declare a national holiday in celebration. The result came on a dramatic day of World Cup action that also saw Morocco and Brazil advance via shootouts and stoppage-time goals.