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Paraguay Celebrates 2026 World Cup Spot with Impromptu Holiday
Paraguay's national team ended a 16-year World Cup absence, securing the final direct qualifying spot under coach Gustavo Alfaro's leadership, prompting nationwide celebrations.
- Paraguay president Santiago Peña declared September 5, 2025, a public holiday to celebrate the national team qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after a 0-0 draw with Ecuador in Asuncion.
- Paraguay secured its first World Cup qualification in 16 years following a strong campaign under coach Gustavo Alfaro that overcame doubts from last year.
- Thousands of jubilant fans flooded the streets of Asuncion to celebrate Paraguay earning the final direct South American qualifying spot for the tournament co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada.
- President Peña described the occasion as a "dream come true for all Paraguayans" and announced that Friday would be observed as a holiday to honor the remarkable journey that has united and motivated the entire country.
- The holiday and qualification highlight Paraguay’s ninth World Cup appearance and revive national pride after last participating in the 2010 World Cup, when they reached the quarterfinals.
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France24Paraguay celebrates 2026 World Cup spot with impromptu holiday
Paraguay celebrated an impromptu national holiday Friday after a draw against Ecuador saw the South American nation qualify for its first Football World Cup in 16 years.
The president celebrated in his X account and shared the joy of the Paraguayan people before this historic milestone. The entry Peña decreed a national holiday in Paraguay for the classification of the selection to the World Cup 2026 was first published in #BorderPeriodismo.
Thanks to a draw against Ecuador (0-0), Paraguay qualified for the 2026 World Cup. The president of the country decided to make Friday a holiday in order to celebrate this qualification.
Mundo, 05 de sep 2025 (ATB Digital).- The president of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, decreed a holiday this Friday to celebrate the qualification of his country’s football team to the World Cup of 2026 after matching 0-0 with Ecuador in the Asuncenean stadium Defensores del Chaco in the South American qualifiers. “They had to spend 16 years of our last qualification... 16 years without listening to our anthem in a World Cup. Thank you Albirroja! Toda…
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