Australia beat Denmark in the final round of the group stage to make it to the World Cup after 16 years.
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One of the fans in the stands held up a cardboard sign saying "Give us a public holiday". This seemingly funny demand has gained a lot of momentum due to the massive support from the public, and has even gained the support of a number of politicians, and has successfully been responded to by the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Albanese, who said that Australia would have to win the World Cup in order to be able to think about the World Cup.
The photo of the Australian fan begging for a holiday came to light and was shared by a large number of excited fans who took to the social network to ask for the holiday to be celebrated, with Justice Minister Dreyfus taking the lead by saying that he would convey the fans' views to the Prime Minister and that he would
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The following day against Argentina is listed as a public holiday. However, the match between Australia and Argentina starts at 6am AEST on Sunday (4), so in theory it will not affect fans going to work on Monday.
In the face of the public's fervent pleas, Australia's Prime Minister Albanese also responded in a social network post, but the answer is believed to be disappointing to the fans, Albanese said: after Australia's great victory against Denmark, it is too late to enact a public holiday, but if we win the World Cup ..... That's another story. Saudi Arabia this World Cup
an upset (esp. in sports)
After defeating Argentina, a national holiday was declared to celebrate.
