OFC U-16/U-17 Championship
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The OFC U-16 Championship is a biennial football tournament for players under the age of 16. The tournament decides the only two qualification spots for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and its representatives at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which is held every two years.
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Organising body | OFC |
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Founded | 1983 |
Region | Oceania |
Number of teams | 11 |
Current champions | New Zealand (9th title) |
Most successful team(s) | Australia (10 titles) |
2023 OFC U-17 Championship |
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Between 1983 and 2017, the tournament was open to teams under-17 years of age and was called the OFC U-17 Championship. Since 2018, the age limit was reduced to under 16 years of age, the tournament is called the OFC U-16 Championship.