The 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship, the fifth edition of the tournament, was held in the cities of Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya, and Gifu City in Japan from 21 August to 4 September 1993.

Players born after 1 August 1976 were allowed to participate in the tournament.

For the complete list of players, see 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship squads.

South America Europe

Wilson Oruma of Nigeria won the Golden Shoe award for scoring six goals.