1986 UEFA European Under-18 Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Yugoslavia |
| Dates | 11 October - 15 October |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  East Germany (3rd title) |
| Runners-up |  Italy |
| Third place |  Germany |
| Fourth place |  Scotland |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 10 |
| Goals scored | 22 (2.2 per match) |
The UEFA European Under-18 Championship 1986 Final Tournament was held in Yugoslavia. It also served as the European qualification for the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship.
Teams
The following teams qualified for the tournament:
Belgium
Bulgaria
East Germany
Germany
Italy
Romania
Scotland
Yugoslavia (host, but still qualified)
Quarterfinals
| East Germany | 2 – 0 |  Yugoslavia |
|---|---|---|
Semifinals
Places 5-8
| Yugoslavia | 5 – 0 |  Romania |
|---|---|---|
Places 1-4
| East Germany | 1 – 0 | Germany |
|---|---|---|
Third Place Match
Final
| East Germany | 3 – 1 | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 UEFA European Under-18 Championship |
|---|
 East Germany Third title |
Qualification to World Youth Championship
The six best performing teams qualified for the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship.