2003 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship

The UEFA Women's U-19 Championship 2003 Final Tournament was held in Germany between 25 July – 3 August 2003. Players born after 1 January 1984 were eligible to participate in this competition.

2003 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
Tournament details
Host countryGermany
Dates25 July – 3 August
Teams8
Final positions
Champions France (1st title)
Runners-up Norway
Tournament statistics
Top scorer(s) Shelley Thompson
(4 goals)
Best player(s) Sarah Bouhaddi

The tournament is notable for featuring a penalty kick shootout in the final group game in Group A between Italy and Sweden to determine the second semifinal qualifier. This is the first time that a penalty-kick shootout has been used in the group stage of a tournament since the rule was introduced.

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