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Paraguay advances in World Cup, Ciudad del Este celebrates
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Historic qualification sparks parades and honking at the border
The Paraguay national team qualified for the World Cup after beating Germany on penalties on Monday night (June 29), prompting massive celebrations in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. Thousands of fans took to the main avenues with motorcades, motorcyclists, flags and honking.
Soon after the result, the downtown area and several neighborhoods of Ciudad del Este were taken over by parties. Fans dressed in the colors of the Paraguayan national team raised flags from vehicle windows while singing supporter chants and celebrating the team's progress in the tournament.
The victory over Germany, decided by a penalty shoot‑out, marked a historic result for Paraguay, which remains alive in the race for the world title. The expectation now is for the team's next match, while fan celebrations continue on the streets of Ciudad del Este.
Frequently asked questions
- How did Paraguay qualify for the World Cup?
- The Paraguayan team beat Germany in a match decided by a penalty shoot‑out.
- Where did the celebrations take place?
- The parties took over the downtown area and several neighborhoods of Ciudad del Este, Paraguay.
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