The 1982 OFC U-20 Championship was held in Papua New Guinea. It also served as a qualifier for the intercontinental play-off for the 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship.
The following teams entered the tournament:
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Australia qualified for the 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship by winning an intercontinental play-off against Israel and Costa Rica. Matches were played in Costa Rica.
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