Bangladesh, July 1 -- Paraguay President Santiago Pena declared a national holiday for Tuesday to celebrate the country's shock victory over Germany that sent them into the World Cup round of 16.
The South American side stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties after the teams were tied 1-1 following extra time on Monday, pulling off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
"Today, an entire country celebrates," Pena posted on X along with a picture of himself signing the decree.
"It celebrates the victory of a team that represents the deepest part of our identity: the grit, the faith, and the strength of people who never give up."
The text of the decree, also shared by Pena on social media, said that Paraguay's ...