Ireland to face Canada in U17 World Cup Round of 32 after stalemate with Paraguay

The young Boys in Green knew a draw would be enough to finish top of the standings and with it secure a kinder tie in the Round of 32, which will take place on Friday (Kick-off, 3.15pm Irish time).

BATTLE: Jaden Umeh is tackled by Juan Miguel Ojeda during the FIFA Under-17 World Cup Group J match. Pic: Nikola Krstic/Sportsfile.

Republic of Ireland 0 Paraguay 0

The Republic of Ireland will take on Canada in the Round of 32 of U17 World Cup after they were held to a scoreless draw by Paraguay on pitch five of the Aspire Zone in Doha, Qatar.