 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (October 2023) |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Wales |
| Dates | Summer 2026 |
| Teams | 8 (from 1 confederation) |
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The 2026 UEFA European Under-19 Championship will be the 23rd edition of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship (73rd edition if the Under-18 and Junior era is also included), the annual international youth football championship organised by UEFA for the men's under-19 national teams of Europe. Wales, which were selected by UEFA on 26 September 2023, will host the tournament.[1] A total of 8 teams will play in the tournament, with players born on or after 1 January 2007 eligible to participate.
Same as previous editions held in even-numbered years, the tournament acted as the UEFA qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The top five teams of the tournament qualified for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup as the UEFA representatives.
- ^ "Wales and Israel to stage U19 EURO in 2026 and 2027". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.