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Ā·26 June 2026

šŸ„³ And they say it's only football! National holiday in Ecuador after win

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Following Ecuadorā€™s historic 2-1 victory over Germany, the impact of the win went far beyond sports altogether.

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In a decision that has taken the entire nation by surprise, President Daniel Noboa officially decreed that this Friday will be a national holiday throughout the country.

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"Thanks to the players and the coach who, despite the criticism, the insults, and the hard times they went through, managed to bounce back and give this immense joy to the entire country. Tomorrow is a holiday!"

Tomorrow, the feat of "la Tri" will be celebrated... and there are people who say itā€™s just football.Ā 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ø here.

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