2027 UEFA European Under-19 Championship
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 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (October 2023) |
| אליפות אירופה עד גיל 19 2027 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Israel |
| Dates | Summer 2027 |
| Teams | 8 (from 1 confederation) |
The 2027 UEFA European Under-19 Championship will be the 24th edition of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship (74th 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. Israel, which were selected by UEFA on 26 September 2023, will host the tournament. This is despite the fact that Israel is not a European country, and is in fact in Asia. [1] A total of 8 teams will play in the tournament, with players born on or after 1 January 2008 eligible to participate.
Venues[edit]
Stadiums in Rehovot, Petah Tikva, Afula and Umm al-Fahm will be used for the event.[2]
Qualification[edit]
Qualified teams[edit]
The following teams qualified for the final tournament.
Note: All appearance statistics include only U-19 era (since 2002).
| Team | Method of qualification | Finals appearance | Last appearance | Previous best performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Israel | Hosts | 3rd (may qualify in 2025 and 2026) | 2022 | Runners-up (2022) |
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://www.jns.org/netanyahu-meets-with-uefa-president-in-jerusalem/