[1] Georgia, which were selected by UEFA on 9 December 2016, were originally to host the tournament.

[2] A total of eight teams were originally to play in the tournament, with players born on or after 1 January 2001 eligible to participate.

A total of 49 UEFA nations entered the competition, and with the hosts Georgia qualifying automatically, the other 48 teams competed in the qualifying competition to determine the remaining seven spots in the final tournament.

The final draw was originally to be held on 22 April 2020 in Tbilisi, Georgia.

In the knockout stage, extra time and penalty shoot-out are used to decide the winner if necessary.