Argentine President Makes Surprising Decision After World Cup Final Loss: Players to Decide Holiday

Pulse Sports Team 19:48 - 21 July 2026

Despite their World Cup final defeat to Spain, an unexpected celebration awaits Argentina. President Javier Milei announced that a national holiday would be declared in honor of the national football team. The date of this holiday will be decided by the players and coaching staff themselves.

"A World Cup holiday. Given the emotions tied to the Argentine national team's achievements, I am announcing to the citizens that the day chosen by the players and coaching staff for their celebration will be declared a national holiday (a non-working day)," Javier Milei posted on social media platform X.

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While the President of Argentina did not attend the World Cup final due to superstition, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI were present in the stands, celebrating their country's second title.

After the match, some Argentine players returned to Buenos Aires, while others went on vacation or traveled to join their clubs.

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