1987 UEFA European Under-16 Championship

The 1987 UEFA European Under-16 Championship was the fifth edition of UEFA's European Under-16 Football Championship. France hosted the championship, during 25 May and 3 June 1987. 16 teams entered the competition. Although Italy won the final match against the Soviet Union, UEFA withdrew Italy's title, because they had played Roberto Secci, inscribed with an irregular document. No European title was awarded. The top three countries qualified for the 1987 FIFA U-16 World Championship in Canada.

1987 UEFA European Under-16 Championship
Championnat d'Europe de football des moins de 16 ans 1987
Tournament details
Host countryFrance
Dates25 May – 3 June
Teams16 (from 1 confederation)
Final positions
Champions Italy
Runners-up Soviet Union
Third place France
Fourth place Turkey
Tournament statistics
Matches played28
Goals scored56 (2 per match)
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