Qualification
FIFA Coca-Cola Cup until 1997, features 24 teams in the final tournament. 23 countries, including the defending champions, have to qualify in the six confederations Youth Championships. The host country automatically qualifies.
| Confederation | Championship |
|---|---|
| AFC (Asia) | AFC U-19 Championship |
| CAF (Africa) | African Youth Championship |
| CONCACAF (North, Central America and Caribbean) | CONCACAF Under-20 Championship |
| CONMEBOL (South America) | South American Youth Championship |
| OFC (Oceania) | OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament |
| UEFA (Europe) | UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship |
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