Union asks Milei to declare national holiday for Argentina's World Cup win

Argentina's state workers' union, ATE, has called on President Javier Milei to declare a national holiday in celebration of the national football team's thrilling World Cup victory. The union's general secretary, Rodolfo Aguiar, argued that workers deserve a day off after witnessing the team's epic comeback against Egypt in the Round of 16.

"What are you doing, President Milei? Did you watch the game? You should declare a national holiday. After so many decrees you signed and foreign independences you celebrated, today you have the opportunity to show your true national feeling," Aguiar stated on social media. He emphasized that "workers and all the people deserve it!"

Aguiar pointed to Paraguay's decision to declare a national holiday after their team's World Cup success in 2026 as a precedent. At that time, Paraguay had defeated Germany and subsequently advanced. Argentina secured their place in the Quarter-Finals by defeating Egypt 3-2. After trailing in the first half and again in the second, the team, inspired by Lionel Messi, mounted a comeback. Cristian 'Cuti' Romero scored with a header, Messi equalized, and in the 97th minute, Lautaro Martínez assisted Enzo Fernández for the winning goal.

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What are you doing, President Milei? Did you watch the game? You should declare a national holiday. After so many decrees you signed and foreign independences you celebrated, today you have the opportunity to show your true national feeling.