2024 WAFF U-16 Championship explained

The 2024 WAFF U-16 Championship was the 11th edition of the WAFF U-16 Championship organised by the WAFF.^[1] It was held in Zarqa, Jordan from 2 to 11 September. Nine member teams participated in the competition.^[2] The title holder was Yemen.

Players born on or after 1 January 2008 are eligible to participate.

Draw

The draw ceremony took place on 7 August 2024, and the nine teams were divided into three groups.^[3] Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE were absent from the tournament. Teams in the same group in the AFC U-17 qualifiers have been guaranteed not to be in the same group in this tournament.

Match officials

• Hussein Al-Shuwaikh
• Abdullah Yaqoub (assistant)
• Ahmad Yacoub Ibrahim
• Muath Owfi
• Kenan Al-Bajawi (assistant)
• Mohammed Basaleh
• Ibrahim Al-Hasani (assistant)

Group stage

Group A

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Group B

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Group C

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Ranking of best runners-up

Knockout stage

Final

Notes and References

1. Web site: Participation is now open for the WAFF U-16 Championship - Jordan 2024. 16 July 2024. the-waff.com. ar.
2. Web site: Jordan hosts the WAFF U-16 Championship with the participation of “9” teams. 4 August 2024. wataniq.com. ar.
3. Web site: إعلان قرعة بطولة غرب آسيا للناشئين. WAFF U-16 Championship Draw Announced. 7 August 2024. kooora.com. ar.