Qualifiers

The host nation qualifies automatically.

1FranceHost nationIN

Europe's berths, earned at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

1SpainUEFA European Under-21 ChampionshipIN

2

South America's berths, from the CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament.

1ParaguayCONMEBOL Pre-Olympic TournamentIN

2

Africa's berths, from the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.

1MoroccoU-23 Africa Cup of NationsIN

2

Asia's berths, from the AFC U-23 Asian Cup.

1JapanAFC U-23 Asian CupIN

2

North America's berths, from the CONCACAF U-20 Championship.

1United StatesCONCACAF U-20 ChampionshipIN

2

Oceania's berth, from the OFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

1New ZealandOFC Olympic Qualifying TournamentIN

The final berth, decided by an inter-confederation play-off between the fourth-placed AFC side and the fourth-placed CAF side.

1GuineaAFC–CAF play-offIN