Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:13am on 30 Jun 2026,Tuesday Sports
Paraguay declared Tuesday a national holiday after its football team shocked Germany in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Goalkeeper Orlando Gill starred in the penalty shootout, making two crucial saves to help Paraguay win. "This proves that Paraguay is capable of achieving great things," Gill said after the match. Germany dominated possession and created more chances, but Paraguay held on until penalties. President Santiago Peña announced the holiday to celebrate the historic victory. Paraguay will now face either France or Sweden in the Round of 16 as it continues its World Cup journey. (PC: Reuters, Getty Images)
