1979 South American U-20 Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Uruguay |
| Dates | 12–31 January |
| Teams | 9 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Uruguay (6th title) |
| Runners-up | Argentina |
| Third place | Paraguay |
| Fourth place | Brazil |
← 1977 1981 → | |
The South American Youth Championship 1979 was held in Montevideo and Paysandú, Uruguay. It also served as qualification for the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship.