Norway and New Zealand played out a 1-1 draw in an international friendly on October 15, 2025. The senior national team fixture, kicking off at 00:00, was a competitive encounter that provided both sides with useful preparation. Norway, playing at home, took the lead in the first half through a penalty, but were pegged back by a determined New Zealand side after the interval. The All Whites scored a well-worked team goal to level the score, and both teams had chances to win it in the latter stages. The match result will likely leave both managers with mixed feelings, satisfied with aspects of their team's play but aware that finishing needs to improve before more serious competitive action.