Holders Australia were not eligible to defend their title after moving into the Asian Football Confederation.

In doing so, the New Zealand team won their first title in this competition, having previously lost the 2002 final to Australia.

By winning the title, New Zealand also qualified for the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship in Russia.

All members of the Oceania Football Confederation qualified automatically, however, Cook Islands and Tahiti withdrew before the tournament began.

[1] The following teams participated in the 2006 OFC U-20 Women's Championship tournament: All matches were played at one venue: the Toleafoa JS Blatter Soccer Complex in Apia.