| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | East Germany |
| Dates | 16–25 May |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  England (8th title) |
| Runners-up |  Poland |
| Third place |  Italy |
| Fourth place |  Netherlands |
The UEFA European Under-18 Championship 1980 Final Tournament was held in East Germany. It also served as the European qualification for the 1981 FIFA World Youth Championship.