1963 UEFA European Under-18 Championship
international football competition
The UEFA European Under-18 Championship 1963 Final Tournament was held in England. It was considered to be the 16th International Youth Football Tournament.
It was hosted by England as part of the Football Association's centenary celebration.
Qualification
A match between East Germany and Czechoslovakia (3-0) may have been related to the qualifying stage as well.
Teams
The following teams qualified for the tournament:
Belgium
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia (received Bye for qualifying stage)
England (qualified as host)
France
West Germany
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Netherlands
Northern Ireland
Romania (qualified as cup holders)
Scotland (received Bye for qualifying stage)
Soviet Union (received Bye for qualifying stage)
Sweden
Switzerland (received Bye for qualifying stage)
East Germany also received a Bye for the qualifying stage but withdrew before the start of the tournament. After this, a Bye was given to both Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union who were drawn against each other for the qualifying stage.
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