UEFA European Under-23 Challenge Cup
Yugoslavia were randomly chosen to play holders Bulgaria for the title, which they won. They then faced (and beat) other randomly-chosen teams until the competition was abandoned in summer 1970 for a larger competition.
- October 26, 1968: Bulgaria 1-2 Yugoslavia
- June 6, 1969: Yugoslavia 3-0 Spain
- November 6, 1969: Yugoslavia 2-0 Sweden
- March 24, 1970: Greece 1-5 Yugoslavia
- 1972: Did not qualify. Finished 2nd of 3 in qualification group.
- 1974: Did not qualify. Finished 2nd of 3 in qualification group.
- 1976: Losing semi-finalists.
This was competed for on a basis similar to a boxing title belt. The holders played a randomly chosen opponent for the championship.
| Date | Winners | Runners-up | Venue |
| 18 June 1969 | Yugoslavia | Spain | Novi Sad, Yugoslavia |
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