Paraguay declares Tuesday a national holiday after its men’s national team defeats Germany in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The match ends 1-1 after extra time, leading to a 4-3 win for Paraguay on penalties, according to multiple reports. Several outlets say the game includes a decisive late incident reviewed by VAR that results in a late German goal being overturned, contributing to the draw and subsequent shootout. Following Paraguay’s elimination of the four-time world champions, President Santiago Peña announces the holiday, signing a decree and posting about it on social media late Monday. Reports describe Paraguayans waking to the public holiday, giving the country time to celebrate the victory. The win sends Paraguay into the Round of 16. Coverage also notes that Paraguay is not the only South American country to declare a holiday after beating Germany in the tournament, with Ecuador having declared a similar national celebration after its earlier win over Germany. Across outlets, the focus remains on the upset result and the government’s decision to mark it with an official day of observance.