2019 AFF U-18 Youth Championship  The 2019 AFF U-18 Youth Championship is the 17th edition of the AFF U-19 Youth Championship, organised by ASEAN Football Federation. It is hosted by Vietnam during August 2019. Twelve member associations of the ASEAN Football Federation take part in the tournament featuring two groups of six teams. Australia beat Malaysia 1–0 in the final for their fifth title in the championship. All of 12 teams from member associations of the ASEAN Football Federation are eligible for the tournament. A total of 12 teams from 12 member associations entered the tournament, listed below:  Referees Assistant referees     In the knockout stage, the penalty shoot-out is used to decide the winner if necessary.