1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship

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1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship
3rd FIFA U-16 World Tournament for the JVC Cup
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Tournament details
Host countryScotland
Dates10–24 June
Teams16 (from 6 confederations)
Venue(s)5 (in 5 host cities)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia (1st title)
Runners-upFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Third placeFlag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Fourth placeFlag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg  Bahrain
Tournament statistics
Matches played32
Goals scored77 (2.41 per match)
Attendance256,000 (8,000 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg Khaled Jasem
Flag of Guinea.svg Fode Camara
Flag of Portugal.svg Gil Gomes
Flag of Portugal.svg Tulipa
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Khalid Al Rowaihi
(3 goals each)
Best player(s) Flag of Scotland.svg James Will
Fair play awardFlag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg  Bahrain
1987
1991

The 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship, the third edition of the tournament, was held in the Scottish cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Motherwell, Aberdeen, and Dundee between 10 and 24 June 1989. Players born after 1 August 1972 could participate in this tournament. Saudi Arabia won the tournament and became the first Asian team to win a FIFA tournament. As of December 2023, they are the only Asian men's team to win any FIFA tournament.

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The winning team was later accused of fielding several over-age players, but no formal investigation was conducted. [1] [2]

Qualified teams

ConfederationQualifying TournamentQualifier(s)
AFC (Asia) 1988 AFC U-16 Championship Flag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg  Bahrain
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia
CAF (Africa) 1989 African U-16 Qualifying for World Cup Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana
Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
CONCACAF
(Central, North America and Caribbean)
1988 CONCACAF U-16 Tournament Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
CONMEBOL (South America) 1988 South American U-16 Championship Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg  Brazil
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
OFC (Oceania) 1989 OFC U-16 Qualifying Tournament Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
UEFA (Europe) Host nationFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
1989 UEFA European Under-16 Championship Flag of East Germany.svg  East Germany
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal

Squads

For full squad lists for the 1989 U-16 World Championship see 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship squads.

Referees

Group stage

Group A

TeamsGPWDLGFGAGDPtsStatus
Flag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg  Bahrain 321051+45Advanced to the quarter-finals
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 312041+34
Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 302123–12Eliminated
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 301228–61


Scotland  Flag of Scotland.svg0–0Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana
(Report)
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Attendance: 6,500
Referee: Armando Perez Hoyos

Cuba  Flag of Cuba.svg0–3Flag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg  Bahrain
(Report) Jasem Soccerball shade.svg40' (pen.), 52' (pen.), 76' (pen.)
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Attendance: 6,500
Referee: Luis Felix Ferreira

Scotland  Flag of Scotland.svg3–0Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Lindsay Soccerball shade.svg30'
McGoldrick Soccerball shade.svg32', 39'
(Report)
Fir Park, Motherwell
Attendance: 9,000
Referee: Peter Mikkelsen

Ghana  Flag of Ghana.svg0–1Flag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg  Bahrain
(Report) Ebrahim Soccerball shade.svg42'
Fir Park, Motherwell
Attendance: 9,000
Referee: Wieland Ziller

Scotland  Flag of Scotland.svg1–1Flag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg  Bahrain
Beattie Soccerball shade.svg2' (Report) Abdulaziz Soccerball shade.svg33'
Fir Park, Motherwell
Attendance: 13,500
Referee: Ricardo Calabria

Cuba  Flag of Cuba.svg2–2Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana
Zerguera Soccerball shade.svg9'
Rosette Soccerball shade.svg24'
(Report) Aryee Soccerball shade.svg22'
Asare Soccerball shade.svg72'
Fir Park, Motherwell
Attendance: 13,500
Referee: Gary Fleet

Group B

TeamsGPWDLGFGAGDPtsStatus
Flag of East Germany.svg  East Germany 320174+34Advanced to the quarter-finals
Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg  Brazil 320153+24
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 311157–23Eliminated
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 301236–31


East Germany  Flag of East Germany.svg1–0Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Manke Soccerball shade.svg51' (Report)
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen
Attendance: 3,300
Referee: James McCluskey

United States  Flag of the United States.svg1–0Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg  Brazil
Baba Soccerball shade.svg37' (Report)
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen
Attendance: 3,300
Referee: Mohamed Hafez

East Germany  Flag of East Germany.svg5–2Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Konetzke Soccerball shade.svg7', 33'
Seifert Soccerball shade.svg12', 31'
Rydlewicz Soccerball shade.svg45'
(Report) Baba Soccerball shade.svg36'
Wood Soccerball shade.svg76'
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen
Attendance: 2,300
Referee: Mohd Noor Jaafar

Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg1–3Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg  Brazil
Corica Soccerball shade.svg50' (Report) Carlos Soccerball shade.svg11', 34'
Marcio Soccerball shade.svg36'
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen
Attendance: 2,300
Referee: David Brummitt

East Germany  Flag of East Germany.svg1–2Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg  Brazil
Knuth Soccerball shade.svg29' (Report) Márcio Soccerball shade.svg4'
Fred Soccerball shade.svg70'
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: Jean-Marie Lartigot

Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg2–2Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Pangallo Soccerball shade.svg71'
Suzor Soccerball shade.svg73'
(Report) Wood Soccerball shade.svg6'
Haskins Soccerball shade.svg70'
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: Kil Ki-Chul

Group C

TeamsGPWDLGFGAGDPtsStatus
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 321070+75Advanced to the quarter-finals
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 312041+34
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 311113–23Eliminated
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 300319–80


Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg0–0Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
(Report)
Dens Park, Dundee
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Juan Escobar Lopez

Nigeria  Flag of Nigeria.svg4–0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Keshiro Soccerball shade.svg27', 75'
Oguntunase Soccerball shade.svg56'
Ikpeba Soccerball shade.svg78'
(Report)
Dens Park, Dundee
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Mohammad Riyahi

Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg0–0Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
(Report)
Dens Park, Dundee
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Jean-Marie Lartigot

China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg1–0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Gao Feng Soccerball shade.svg34' (Report)
Dens Park, Dundee
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Dodji Hounnake-Kouassi

Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg4–1Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Paris Soccerball shade.svg9'
Castro Soccerball shade.svg38'
Castagno Suárez Soccerball shade.svg40'
Dascanio Soccerball shade.svg74'
(Report) Medero Soccerball shade.svg19' (o.g.)
Dens Park, Dundee
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Hafidhi Ally

China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg0–3Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
(Report) Fetuga Soccerball shade.svg12'
Ikpeba Soccerball shade.svg22'
Umoru Soccerball shade.svg39'
Dens Park, Dundee
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Wieland Ziller

Group D

TeamsGPWDLGFGAGDPtsStatus
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 312065+14Advanced to the quarter-finals
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia 312054+14
Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea 30304403Eliminated
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 301235–21


Guinea  Flag of Guinea.svg1–1Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Camara Soccerball shade.svg2' (Report) Gaibao Soccerball shade.svg60' (pen.)
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: David Brummitt

Saudi Arabia  Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg2–2Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Al Shamrani Soccerball shade.svg60', 80' (Report) Figo Soccerball shade.svg17' (pen.)
Gil Soccerball shade.svg23'
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Ricardo Calabria

Guinea  Flag of Guinea.svg2–2Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia
Oularé Soccerball shade.svg56'
Camara Soccerball shade.svg62'
(Report) Fofana Soccerball shade.svg52' (o.g.)
Al Rowaihi Soccerball shade.svg71'
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
Attendance: 2,800
Referee: Arlington Success

Colombia  Flag of Colombia.svg2–3Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Moreno Soccerball shade.svg27'
Nieto Soccerball shade.svg79'
(Report) Canate Soccerball shade.svg2' (o.g.)
Gil Soccerball shade.svg44'
Adalberto Soccerball shade.svg78'
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
Attendance: 2,800
Referee: Arie Frost

Guinea  Flag of Guinea.svg1–1Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Camara Soccerball shade.svg24' (Report) Lourenço Soccerball shade.svg80'
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: James McCluskey

Colombia  Flag of Colombia.svg0–1Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia
(Report) Al Rowaihi Soccerball shade.svg80'
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Mohamed Hafez

Knockout stage

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
June 17–Motherwell
 
 
Flag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg  Bahrain (pen.)0 (4)
 
June 20–Motherwell
 
Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg  Brazil 0 (1)
 
Flag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg  Bahrain 0
 
June 17–Dundee
 
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia 1
 
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 0 (0)
 
June 24–Glasgow
 
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia (pen.)0 (2)
 
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia (pen.)2 (5)
 
June 17–Aberdeen
 
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 2 (4)
 
Flag of East Germany.svg  East Germany 0
 
June 20–Edinburgh
 
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 1
 
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 0
 
June 17–Edinburgh
 
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 1 Third place
 
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 2
 
June 23–Edinburgh
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 1
 
Flag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg  Bahrain 0
 
 
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 3
 

Quarter-finals

Bahrain  Flag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg0–0 (a.e.t.)Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg  Brazil
(Report)
Penalties
Habib Soccerball shad check.svg
Hassan Soccerball shad check.svg
Ali Soccerball shad check.svg
Abdulaziz Soccerball shad check.svg
4–1Soccerball shad check.svg Andrei
Soccerball shade cross.svg Fred
Soccerball shade cross.svg Marcio
Fir Park, Motherwell
Attendance: 9,500
Referee: Hafidhi Ally

East Germany  Flag of East Germany.svg0–1Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
(Report) Lindsay 80'

Nigeria  Flag of Nigeria.svg0–0 (a.e.t.)Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia
(Report)
Penalties
0–2
Dens Park, Dundee
Attendance: 5,500
Referee: Armando Pérez Hoyos

Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg2–1Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Figo 23'
Tulipa 46'
(Report) Selenzo 8'
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Arie Frost

Semifinals

Bahrain  Flag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg0–1Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia
(Report) Al Rowaihi 47'
Fir Park, Motherwell
Attendance: 9,000
Referee: Wieland Ziller

Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg0–1Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
(Report) O'Neil 54'
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
Attendance: 29,000
Referee: Jean-Marie Lartigot

Playoff for 3rd place

Bahrain  Flag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg0–3Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
(Report) Tulipa Soccerball shade.svg24', 64'
Gil Soccerball shade.svg52'
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Hafidhi Ally

Final

Result

 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship winners 
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg
Saudi Arabia
First title

Goalscorers

Fode Camara of Guinea won the Golden Shoe award for scoring three goals. In total, 77 goals were scored by 55 different players, with three of them credited as own goals.

3 goals
2 goals
1 goal
Own goal

Final ranking

RankTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia 624086+28
2Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 633083+59
3Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 6321117+48
4Flag of Bahrain (1972-2002).svg  Bahrain 62225506
Eliminated in the quarter-finals
5Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 422070+76
6Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg  Brazil 421153+25
7Flag of East Germany.svg  East Germany 420275+24
8Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 412153+24
Eliminated at the group stage
9Flag of the United States.svg  United States 311157–23
10Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 311113–23
11Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea 30304403
12Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 302123–12
13Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 301235–21
14Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 301236–31
15Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 301228–61
16Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 300319–80

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