Ecuador president declares national holiday after team reach World Cup knockout phase

Ecuador's national football team has advanced to the FIFA World Cup knockout phase. In celebration, the country's president has declared a national holiday to mark the achievement. According to Channel NewsAsia, it's an official recognition of the team's performance and the profound importance of football in Ecuadorian culture.

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