1999 South American U-20 Championship

The 1999 South American Youth Championship (Sudamericana sub-20) is a football competition contested by all ten U-20 national football teams of CONMEBOL. The tournament was held in Argentina between 5 and 25 January 1999, the 23rd time the competition had been held and the 2nd to take place in the country. Argentina finished undefeated, winning their 3rd trophy.

1999 South American U-20 Championship
1999 Sudamericano Sub-20
Tournament details
Host countryArgentina
Dates5–25 January
Teams10 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)2 (in 2 host cities)
Final positions
Champions Argentina (3rd title)
Runners-up Uruguay
Third place Brazil
Fourth place Paraguay
Tournament statistics
Matches played35
Goals scored115 (3.29 per match)
Attendance228,113 (6,518 per match)
Top scorer(s) Luciano Galletti (9 goals)
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