Paraguay’s president Santiago Pena announces a national holiday following the country’s World Cup upset against Germany. Multiple outlets report that Paraguay’s team advances to the round of 16 after defeating Germany in a high-profile match that ends with Germany being knocked out on penalties. The coverage describes the result as a major shock and a historic achievement for Paraguay. Pena states that the government will mark the occasion by giving the day off for Paraguayans, with Yahoo Sports reporting that people are off work on Tuesday. Channel NewsAsia and other outlets similarly note that the president presents the holiday as recognition of the team’s performance and the significance of reaching the tournament’s round of 16. Free Malaysia Today adds that Pena frames the government’s response as an acknowledgment of the achievement rather than indifference. Overall, sources agree the holiday is directly linked to Paraguay’s World Cup win over Germany and the team’s progression beyond the group stage.