Serbia U20 W vs Paraguay U20 W

Serbia seized control from the first whistle. The European side raced to a double-digit lead before half-time and never relented, with a relentless attacking rhythm that produced 40 goals — an average of a goal every 90 seconds across the 60 minutes.

Paraguay, making their second appearance at this level, struggled to contain Serbia's movement in the attacking zone and managed only 15 goals in reply. No detailed minute-by-minute breakdown was available from official sources at the time of writing, but the final scoreline tells the story of a one-sided contest.

The match was effectively decided inside the opening quarter. Serbia's defensive pressure forced early turnovers that translated into fast-break goals, and Paraguay never recovered. By the time the first-half whistle sounded, the gap was already beyond reach.

No individual scoring breakdown was published by official channels, but Serbia's collective output of 40 goals from open play and fast breaks points to a well-distributed attacking effort. Paraguay's goalkeeper faced sustained pressure throughout, with Serbia converting at a rate that suggests exceptional shot selection and positioning.

The 40–15 result reflects total Serbian dominance in every phase. For context, the 25-goal victory margin was the largest of any match on the opening day of the 2026 tournament. Paraguay managed roughly one goal every four minutes, while Serbia scored at more than double that frequency. Without detailed xG or shot data from the provider payload, the raw scoreline is the clearest available metric of the disparity in quality between the two sides.

Serbia sit top of Group B on goal difference after day one, level on two points with Austria (who beat Angola 28–22 in the group's other fixture on 24 June). The top two teams in each group advance to the main round; the remaining sides drop to the President's Cup.

• Serbia U20 W next face Angola U20 W on 26 June.
• Paraguay U20 W take on Austria U20 W on 26 June in a must-win fixture if they are to keep their main round hopes alive.

With a goal difference of +25, Serbia have sent an early message to Group B rivals Austria and Angola that they intend to claim one of the two main round berths.

A comprehensive victory that Serbia will have expected on paper. The scoreline suggests a team that moved the ball with speed and purpose against an overmatched Paraguayan defence. For Paraguay, the challenge now is to regroup before facing Austria — a more winnable matchup on paper — with the President's Cup looming if they cannot close the gap.

Statistics and match data from the official provider payload. Group composition confirmed by the IHF draw article published 18 March 2026.