[2] It also served as qualification for the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship.

This edition of the tournament would see Mexico's youth squad become disqualified due to the Cachirules scandal banning all Mexico national team squads from total participation in FIFA organized events.

The following teams entered the tournament: Estadio Carlos Salazar Hijo, Mazatenango

Estadio del Ejército, Guatemala City

The two best performing teams qualified for the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship.