‘Paraguay Never Gives Up’: President Pena Declares Holiday After Historic Win Over Germany

Paraguay President Santiago Pena declared a national holiday after the country's football team pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating four-time champions Germany to book a place in the Round of 16.

Paraguay scripted one of the biggest upsets in FIFA World Cup history, defeating four-time champions Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the Round of 16.

Germany suffered their first-ever World Cup elimination via a penalty shootout, with a controversial VAR decision disallowing Jonathan Tah's extra-time winner proving decisive.

Celebrating the historic victory, Pena shared an exuberant message on X, writing, "PARAGUAY NEVER GIVES UP! HOLIDAY DAMMIT!!"

Chile President Jose Antonio Kast on Tuesday congratulated Paraguay stunned four-time champions Germany.

In a post on X, Kast said he watched the dramatic penalty shootout after arriving in Paraguay's capital, Asuncion.

"We arrived in Asuncion and took the chance to watch the emotional penalty shootout between Germany and Paraguay. A great victory that puts another Latin American in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Congratulations, Paraguay!" Chile President Jose Antonio Kast Rist congratulated on X.

(With inputs from ANI)