The Junior World Cup, like the 2015 Men's American Football World Cup, was to take place in Sweden. However, Sweden did not have a successful organization. While the men's World Cup was awarded to the United States, the U-19 World Cup was awarded to China. It was the first international football tournament in China.
competition
The opening game took place between Australia and hosts China. The hosts had to admit defeat 0:72. On the second day Canada faced Mexico and the United States faced Austria. The Canadians had to face an intermediate result of 10:16 for Mexico after the third quarter, but were able to turn the game in their favor with 30:16 in the last quarter with three unanswered touchdowns. The Americans also fell behind in the beginning after Austria took a 6-0 lead with a touchdown. After it was 14:14 at halftime, the Europeans broke in completely and lost at 14:65.
On July 2, 2016, Japan defeated Australia 42-0 in their tournament opener. The following day, Mexico beat Austria 46-7 and the USA beat Canada 34-14. After a two-day break from the tournament, Australia met China again, this time beating them 74-0. Mexico again defeated Canada 21:28 in the semifinals and the USA defeated Japan 50:20 in the second semifinal.
In the game for fifth place, Austria defeated Australia 43:13.
In the final, as in the first three tournaments, the US selection met the Canadian. The Canadian team missed their chances early in the game and the US team was able to take the lead after a field goal despite two turnovers . However, the Canadians countered with an 80-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard touchdown run and came 14: 3 in the lead. In the third quarter, Canada achieved another touchdown and extended their lead with 21: 3. Both teams scored a field goal and after a pointless last quarter the Canadians celebrated their second World Cup victory with 24: 6 without a counter-touchdown.