The 2008 EAFF East Asian Football Championship was held between 17 February and 23 February 2008.

The preliminary competitions were held from 25 March to 24 June 2007.

Guam won over Northern Mariana Islands by an aggregate of 12–2 and advanced to stage two of the preliminary competition.

The top team of each group qualifies for the final match.

The champion of the Preliminary Competition qualifies for the Final Competition.