Qualification
In addition to host nation Colombia, 23 nations will qualify from six separate continental competitions.
| Confederation | Qualifying Tournament | Qualifier(s) |
|---|---|---|
| AFC (Asia) |
2010 AFC U-19 Championship | North Korea Australia South Korea Saudi Arabia |
| CAF (Africa) |
2011 African Youth Championship | Nigeria Cameroon Egypt Mali |
| CONCACAF (North, Central America & Caribbean) |
2011 CONCACAF U-20 Championship | Mexico Costa Rica Guatemala1 Panama |
| CONMEBOL (South America) |
2011 South American Youth Championship | Brazil Uruguay Argentina Ecuador |
| OFC (Oceania) |
2011 OFC U-20 Championship | New Zealand |
| UEFA (Europe) |
2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship | France Spain Croatia England Portugal Austria |
| Host nation | Colombia | |
- 1.^ Teams that will make their debut.
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