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National Holiday Announced in Paraguay as President Celebrates World Cup Qualification of National Team

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A huge celebration in Paraguay.

The excitement among the people is immense, and the president chose to join in.

Details: Following a goalless draw with Ecuador, Paraguay’s national team secured their place in the 2026 World Cup by ranking sixth in their group.

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This success sparked widespread joy across the nation, as it was their first qualification since 2010 for the World Cup held in South Africa.

In light of the nationwide festivities, Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña Palacios announced that September 5th will be a national holiday, giving all citizens a day off.

With 25 points in the standings, Paraguay outperformed teams like Chile, Peru, Bolivia, and Venezuela, earning their rightful spot at the World Cup.

Reminder: Paraguay Looks to the World Cup After 16-Year Absence


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Shanid is a trending sports writer and Exective editor for footem.in. He specializes in basketball coverage, with a focus on the ISL and super league kerala, though he has also reported on other football leagues (MLS, EPL, La Liga).

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