1996 AFC U-16 Championship

The 1996 AFC U-16 Championship was the 7th edition of the tournament, organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) every two years. Thailand was the host nation.

Venue
All matches were played in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Qualification
Qualified Teams:
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