Paraguay U20 and Norway U20 shared the points in a 0-0 draw in their FIFA U20 World Cup group stage match on October 9, 2025. This was a physical and closely-fought encounter where defensive organization trumped attacking invention, resulting in a scoreless draw that somewhat suits both teams. Paraguay had the better of the first half, forcing the Norwegian goalkeeper into a couple of smart stops from long-range efforts. Norway grew into the game after the break and created their best chance from a set-piece, but the header went narrowly wide. Neither side could find a decisive moment of quality in the final third, with the match ultimately defined by strong tackling and committed defending. The single point each keeps both teams in the mix in a likely tight group standings battle. The Paraguay manager expressed slight frustration at not converting their early dominance, while Norway's coach was satisfied with a point against a tough South American opponent. Both lineups emphasized physicality and work rate in the midfield battle.