07/07/2026 21:20 - Actualidad
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM (Argentine time), the Argentine National Team faces Egypt in Atlanta, USA, for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. To ensure no one misses this thrilling moment, several Argentine provinces have taken exceptional measures for their public employees. In Argentina, football is a deep-rooted passion that brings the entire country together!
The governor of Tucuman, Osvaldo Jaldo, announced an administrative and school leave starting at 12:00 PM for all areas of the provincial system. Jaldo expressed that the national team is giving the people the joy they need. Meanwhile, in Jujuy, the government of Carlos Sadir took a similar resolution, extending the leave from noon and inviting other government branches to join the measure.
Source: Jujuy PressIn San Juan, Governor Marcelo Orrego resolved to grant special permits so employees can leave 40 minutes earlier than usual, without affecting public services. Orrego highlighted that this is an event that happens only every four years. In La Rioja, the government of Ricardo Quintela allowed jurisdictional administration workers to leave from 11:30 AM to arrive home in time for the match.
Source: InfobaeWhile in Mendoza, Minister Natalio Mema indicated that public administration continues as usual, several municipalities added their own measures to accompany the fervor. In Pehuajo, municipal activities were suspended between 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM. The Municipality of Puerto Iguazu also arranged an administrative leave from 12:00 PM, remembering that when Argentina plays, an entire country beats to the same rhythm.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
