The 1996 UEFA European Under-16 Championship was the 14th edition of the UEFA's European Under-16 Football Championship. Players born on or after 1 August 1979 were eligible to participate in this competition. Austria hosted the event, during 29 April – 11 May 1996. 16 teams contested. Portugal defended its title to defeat France and win the title for a third but not consecutive time. Portugal was the first team to win the title two consecutive seasons (1995, 1996). Spain became the second team to repeat the achievement (2007 and 2008).

Squads

Participants

Group stage

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Knockout stages

Bracket

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Third Place Playoff

Final