# List of world cups and world championships for juniors and youth

The following is a list of world cups and world championships for juniors and youth, sporting events which use one of these two names, or a name with a similar meaning. Tournaments which are formally defunct or where a further event is not currently planned are marked with a gray background.

## Men

| Sport | Competition name | Competing entities | Age groups | First held |
| Aikido | Aikido World Championships | Individuals | | 2017 |
| Alpine skiing | World Junior Alpine Skiing Championships | Individuals | | 1982 |
| Aquatics | World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships | Individuals | 17 or younger | 2006 |
| Aquatics | FINA World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships | Individuals | 19 or younger | 2012 |
| Aquatics | World Aquatics Junior Diving Championships | Individuals | | 1977 |
| Aquatics | World Aquatics U20 Water Polo Championships | Nations | 20 or younger | 1981 |
| Archery | World Archery Youth Championships | Individuals and Nations | | 1991 |
| Indoor archery | World Indoor Archery Championships | Individuals and Nations | | 2007 |
| Athletics | IAAF World U20 Championships | Individuals | 18–19 | 1986 |
| Athletics | IAAF World U18 Championships | Individuals | 17 or younger | 1999 |
| Badminton | BWF World Junior Championships | Individuals | 19 or younger | 1992 |
| Bandy | Bandy World Championship U-21 | Nations | 21 or younger | 1990 |
| Bandy | Bandy World Championship U-19 | Nations | 19 or younger | 1968 |
| Bandy | Bandy World Championship U-17 | Nations | 17 or younger | 1975 |
| Bandy | Bandy World Championship U-15 | Nations | 15 or younger | 1994 |
| Baseball | U-23 Baseball World Cup | Nations | 23 or younger | 2014 |
| Baseball | U-18 Baseball World Cup | Nations | 18 or younger | 1981 |
| Baseball | U-15 Baseball World Cup | Nations | 15 or younger | 1989 |
| Baseball | U-12 Baseball World Cup | Nations | 11–12 | 2011 |
| Baseball | Big League World Series | Communities | 15–18 | 1968 |
| Baseball | Senior League World Series | Communities | 13–16 | 1961 |
| Baseball | Junior League World Series | Communities | 13–15 | 1981 |
| Baseball | Intermediate League World Series | Communities | 11–13 | 2013 |
| Baseball | Little League World Series | Communities | 11–13 | 1947 |
| Baseball5 | Youth Baseball5 World Cup | Nations | | 2023 |
| Softball | U-23 Men's Softball World Cup | Nations | 23 or younger | 2023 |
| Softball | U-18 Men's Softball World Cup | Nations | 18 or younger | 1981 |
| Basketball | FIBA Under-21 World Championship | Nations | 21 or younger | 1993 |
| Basketball | FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup | Nations | 19 or younger | 1979 |
| Basketball | FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup | Nations | 17 or younger | 2010 |
| Basketball | FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup | Nations | 18 or younger | 2011 |
| Basketball | FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup | Nations | 23 or younger | 2018 |
| Beach volleyball | FIVB Beach Volleyball U21 World Championships | Nations | 21 or younger | 2001 |
| Beach volleyball | FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships | Nations | 19 or younger | 2002 |
| Biathlon | Biathlon Junior World Championships | Individual and Nations | | 1967 |
| Billiards | World Junior Nine-Ball Championships | Individual | 19 or younger ; 17 or younger | 1991 |
| Bobsleigh | World Junior Bobsleigh Championships | Individual | | |
| Boxing | Youth and Junior World Boxing Championships | Individual | | 1979 |
| Canoeing | ICF World Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom Championships | Individual | | 1986 |
| Canoeing | ICF World Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint Championships | Individual | | |
| Cricket | U-19 Cricket World Cup | Nations | 19 or younger | 1988 |
| Cross-country skiing | FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships | Individual | | 1977 |
| Curling | World Junior Curling Championships | Nations | | 1975 |
| Cycling | UCI Road World Championships | Individuals | | 1975 |
| Cycling | UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships | Individuals | | 1979 |
| Cycling | UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships | Individuals | | 1990 |
| Cycling | UCI Urban Cycling World Championships | Individuals | | 2017 |
| Cycling | UCI Junior Track World Championships | Individuals | | 1975 |
| Fencing | Junior World Fencing Championships | Individuals and Nations | | 1950 |
| Field archery | World Field Archery Championships | Individuals | | 1986 |
| Field hockey | Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup | Nations | 21 or younger | 1979 |
| Inline hockey | FIRS Inline Hockey World Championships | Nations | | 2007 |
| Figure skating | World Junior Figure Skating Championships | Individuals | 13–19 | 1976 |
| Finswimming | Finswimming World Championships | Individuals | | 1989 |
| Fistball | World Under-18 Fistball Championships | Nations | 18 or younger | 2003 |
| Football (soccer) | FIFA U-20 World Cup | Nations | 20 or younger | 1977 |
| Football (soccer) | FIFA U-17 World Cup | Nations | 17 or younger | 1985 |
| Floorball | Under-19 World Floorball Championships | Nations | 19 or younger | 2001 |
| Freestyle skiing | FIS Freestyle Junior World Ski Championships | Individuals | 15–18 | 2003 |
| Miniature golf | World Youth Mini-Golf Championships | Individuals | | 2021 |
| Golf | World Junior Golf Championship | Individuals | 17 or younger | 2015 |
| Gymnastics | Junior World Gymnastics Championships | Individuals | | 1989 |
| Artistic gymnastics | Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships | Individuals | 17 or younger | 2019 |
| Handball | IHF Men's U21 Handball World Championship | Nations | 21 or younger | 1977 |
| Handball | IHF Men's U19 Handball World Championship | Nations | 19 or younger | 2005 |
| Beach handball | IHF Youth Beach Handball World Championship | Nations | | 2017 |
| Ice Climbing | UIAA Ice Climbing World Youth Championships | Individuals | U16.U19.U22 | 2013 |
| Ice hockey | IIHF World Junior Championship | Nations | 20 or younger | 1977 |
| Ice hockey | IIHF World U18 Championship | Nations | 18 or younger | 1999 |
| Indoor soccer | WMF U23 World Cup | Nations | U23 | 2018 |
| Judo | World Judo Juniors Championships | Individuals | | 1974 |
| Karate | World Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships | Individuals | | 1996 |
| Kickboxing | WAKO World Championships (Cadets and Juniors) | Individuals | | 1996 |
| Lacrosse | Under-19 World Lacrosse Championships | Nations | 19 or younger | 1988 |
| Luge | Junior World Luge Championships | Individuals | | 1985 |
| Modern pentathlon | Modern Pentathlon Junior World Championships | Individuals | | |
| Modern pentathlon | Modern Pentathlon Youth World Championships | Individuals | | |
| Nine-pin bowling | World Youth Bowling Championships | Individuals | | 2014 |
| Nine-pin bowling | World Senior Bowling Championships | Individuals | | 2013 |
| Orienteering | Junior World Orienteering Championships | Individuals | 20 and younger | 1990 |
| Racquetball | Junior Racquetball World Championships | Individuals | | 2006 |
| Rowing | World Rowing Junior Championships | Nations | 18 or younger | 1967 |
| Rowing | World Rowing U23 Championships | Individuals | 23 or younger | 2005 |
| Rugby union | World Rugby Under 20 Championship | Nations | 20 or younger | 2008 |
| Rugby union | Under 19 Rugby World Championship | Nations | 19 or younger | 2004 |
| Rugby union | Under 21 Rugby World Championship | Nations | 21 or younger | 2002 |
| Sambo | World Youth and Junior Sambo Championships | Individuals | | |
| Short track speed skating | World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships | Individuals and Nations | 19 or younger | 1994 |
| Skeleton | World Junior Skeleton Championships | Individual | | |
| Ski jumping | FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships | Individual | | 1977 |
| Snowboarding | FIS Snowboarding Junior World Championships | Individuals | | 1997 |
| Speed skating | World Junior Speed Skating Championships | Individuals and Nations | 19 or younger | 1972 |
| Speed skating | ISU Junior World Cup Speed Skating | Individuals and Nations | 19 or younger | 2008–09 |
| Squash | World Junior Squash Championships | Individuals and Nations | 19 or younger | 1973 |
| Sailing | ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships | Nations | Under 19's | 1971 |
| Sailing | 420 World Championships | Individuals | U17 or younger | 2015 |
| Sailing | 470 World Championships | Individuals | | 2016 |
| Sailing | 49er & 49er FX World Championships | Individuals | | 2011 |
| Sailing | Laser 4.7 World Championships | Individuals | 18 or younger | 2002 |
| Sailing | Laser Radial World Championships | Individuals | 21 or younger | 2009 |
| Sport climbing | IFSC Climbing World Youth Championships | Individuals | | 1992 |
| Shooting | ISSF Junior World Cup | Individual | | 2016 |
| Ski orienteering | Junior World Ski Orienteering Championships | Individual | | 1994 |
| Snooker | IBSF World Under-21 Snooker Championship | Individual | 21 and younger | 1987 |
| Snooker | IBSF World Under-18 Snooker Championship | Individual | 18 and younger | 2015 |
| Surfing | World Junior Surfing Championships | Individuals | | |
| Table tennis | ITTF World Youth Championships | Individuals and Nations | 19 or younger | 2003 |
| Taekwondo | World Taekwondo Junior Championships | Individuals | 15–17 | 1996 |
| Tennis | Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup | Nations | | 1985 |
| Tug of war | TWIF Outdoor World Championships | Nations | | 1976 |
| Volleyball | FIVB Volleyball Men's U23 World Championship | Nations | 23 or younger | 2013 |
| Volleyball | FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship | Nations | 21 or younger | 1977 |
| Volleyball | FIVB Volleyball Boys' U19 World Championship | Nations | 19 or younger | 1989 |
| Canoe polo | ICF Canoe Polo World Championships | Nations | 21 or younger | 2002 |
| Weightlifting | IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships | Individuals | | 1975 |
| Water skiing | IWWF World Junior Waterski Championships | Individuals | | |
| Windsurfing | RS:X World Championships | Individuals | | |
| Wrestling | Junior World Wrestling Championships | Individuals | | 1975 |
| Wrestling | UWW U23 World Wrestling Championships | Individuals | Under 23 | 2021 |
| Wushu | World Junior Wushu Championships | Individuals | | 2006 |
| Gym wheel | Wheel Gymnastics World Championships | Individuals | 18 or younger | 1995 |

## Women

| Sport | Competition name | Competing entities | Age groups | First held |
| Aikido | Aikido World Championships | Individuals | | 2017 |
| Alpine skiing | World Junior Alpine Skiing Championships | Individuals | | 1982 |
| Aquatics | FINA World Junior Swimming Championships | Individuals | 17 or younger | 2006 |
| Aquatics | FINA World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships | Individuals | 19 or younger | 2012 |
| Aquatics | World Aquatics Junior Diving Championships | Individuals | | 1977 |
| Aquatics | FINA World Junior Synchronised Swimming Championships | Individuals and Nations | | 1989 |
| Aquatics | World Aquatics U20 Water Polo Championships | Nations | 20 or younger | 1995 |
| Athletics | IAAF World U20 Championships | Individuals | 18–19 | 1986 |
| Athletics | IAAF World Youth Championships in Athletics | Individuals | 17 or younger | 1999 |
| Archery | World Archery Youth Championships | Individuals and Nations | | 1991 |
| Indoor archery | World Indoor Archery Championships | Individuals and Nations | | 2007 |
| Badminton | BWF World Junior Championships | Individuals | 19 or younger | 1992 |
| Bandy | Bandy World Championship G-17 | Nations | 17 or younger | 2009 |
| Bandy | Under-17 Girl's World Cup | Nations | 17 or younger | 2020 |
| Softball | WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup | Nations | 19 or younger | 1981 |
| Softball | WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup | Nations | 15 or younger | 2021 |
| Softball | Big League Softball World Series | Communities | 14-18 | 1974 |
| Softball | Senior League World Series | Communities | 13–16 | 1976 |
| Softball | Junior League World Series | Communities | 12–14 | 1999 |
| Softball | Little League Softball World Series | Communities | 11–12 | 1974 |
| Basketball | FIBA Under-21 World Championship for Women | Nations | 21 or younger | 2003 |
| Basketball | FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup | Nations | 19 or younger | 1985 |
| Basketball | FIBA Under-17 Women’s Basketball World Cup | Nations | 17 or younger | 2010 |
| Basketball | FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup | Nations | 18 or younger | 2011 |
| Basketball | FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup | Nations | 23 or younger | 2018 |
| Beach volleyball | FIVB Beach Volleyball U21 World Championships | Nations | 21 or younger | 2001 |
| Beach volleyball | FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships | Nations | 19 or younger | 2002 |
| Biathlon | Biathlon Junior World Championships | Individual and Nations | | 1967 |
| Billiards | World Junior Nine-Ball Championships | Individual | | 1991 |
| Bobsleigh | World Junior Bobsleigh Championships | Individual | | |
| Boxing | Youth and Junior World Boxing Championships | Individual | | 1979 |
| Canoeing | ICF World Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom Championships | Individual | | 1986 |
| Canoeing | ICF World Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint Championships | Individual | | |
| Cross-country skiing | FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships | Individual | | 1977 |
| Curling | World Junior Curling Championships | Nations | | 1988 |
| Cycling | UCI Road World Championships | Individuals | | 1975 |
| Cycling | UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships | Individuals | | 1979 |
| Cycling | UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships | Individuals | | 1990 |
| Cycling | UCI Urban Cycling World Championships | Individuals | | 2017 |
| Cycling | UCI Junior Track World Championships | Individuals | | 1975 |
| Fencing | Junior World Fencing Championships | Individuals and Nations | | 1950 |
| Field archery | World Field Archery Championships | Individuals | | 1986 |
| Field hockey | Women's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup | Nations | 21 or younger | 1989 |
| Inline hockey | FIRS Inline Hockey World Championships | Nations | | 2007 |
| Figure skating | World Junior Figure Skating Championships | Individuals | 13–19 | 1976 |
| Finswimming | Finswimming World Championships | Individuals | | 1989 |
| Fistball | World Under-18 Fistball Championships | Nations | 18 or younger | 2006 |
| Football (soccer) | FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup | Nations | 20 or younger | 2002 |
| Football (soccer) | FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup | Nations | 17 or younger | 2008 |
| Floorball | Under-19 World Floorball Championships | Nations | 19 or younger | 2004 |
| Freestyle skiing | FIS Freestyle Junior World Ski Championships | Individuals | 15–18 | 2003 |
| Miniature golf | World Youth Mini-Golf Championships | Individuals | | 2021 |
| Golf | World Junior Golf Championship | Individuals | 17 or younger | 2015 |
| Gymnastics | Junior World Gymnastics Championships | Individuals | | 1999 |
| Artistic gymnastics | Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships | Individuals | 15 or younger | 2019 |
| Rhythmic gymnastics | Rhythmic Gymnastics Junior World Championships | Individuals | 15 or younger | 2019 |
| Handball | IHF Women's U20 Handball World Championship | Nations | 20 or younger | 1977 |
| Handball | IHF Women's U18 Handball World Championship | Nations | 18 or younger | 2006 |
| Beach handball | IHF Youth Beach Handball World Championship | Nations | | 2017 |
| Ice Climbing | UIAA Ice Climbing World Youth Championships | Individuals | U16.U19.U22 | 2013 |
| Ice hockey | IIHF World Women's U18 Championships | Nations | 18 or younger | 2008 |
| Judo | World Judo Juniors Championships | Individuals | | 1974 |
| Karate | World Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships | Individuals | | 1996 |
| Kickboxing | WAKO World Championships (Cadets and Juniors) | Individuals | | 1996 |
| Lacrosse | Under-19 World Lacrosse Championships | Nations | 19 or younger | 1995 |
| Luge | Junior World Luge Championships | Individuals | | 1985 |
| Modern pentathlon | Modern Pentathlon Junior World Championships | Individuals | | |
| Modern pentathlon | Modern Pentathlon Youth World Championships | Individuals | | |
| Netball | Netball World Youth Cup | Nations | 21 or younger | 1988 |
| Nine-pin bowling | World Youth Bowling Championships | Individuals | | 2014 |
| Nine-pin bowling | World Senior Bowling Championships | Individuals | | 2013 |
| Orienteering | Junior World Orienteering Championships | Individuals | 20 and younger | 1990 |
| Racquetball | Junior Racquetball World Championships | Individuals | | 2006 |
| Rowing | World Rowing Junior Championships | Nations | 18 or younger | 1978 |
| Rowing | World Rowing U23 Championships | Individuals | 23 or younger | 2005 |
| Sailing | ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships | Nations | Under 19's | 1971 |
| Sailing | 470 World Championships | Individuals | | 2016 |
| Sailing | 49er & 49er FX World Championships | Individuals | | 2014 |
| Sailing | Laser 4.7 World Championships | Individuals | 18 or younger | 2002 |
| Sailing | Laser Radial World Championships | Individuals | 21 or younger | 2009 |
| Sambo | World Youth and Junior Sambo Championships | Individuals | | |
| Sport climbing | IFSC Climbing World Youth Championships | Individuals | | 1992 |
| Shooting | ISSF Junior World Cup | Individual | | 2016 |
| Short track speed skating | World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships | Individuals and Nations | 19 or younger | 1994 |
| Skeleton | World Junior Skeleton Championships | Individual | | |
| Ski jumping | FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships | Individual | | 1977 |
| Ski orienteering | Junior World Ski Orienteering Championships | Individual | | 1994 |
| Snooker | IBSF World Under-21 Snooker Championship | Individual | 21 and younger | 1987 |
| Snooker | IBSF World Under-18 Snooker Championship | Individual | 18 and younger | 2015 |
| Snowboarding | FIS Snowboarding Junior World Championships | Individuals | | 1997 |
| Speed skating | World Junior Speed Skating Championships | Individuals and Nations | 19 or younger | 1973 |
| Speed skating | ISU Junior World Cup Speed Skating | Individuals and Nations | 19 or younger | 2008–09 |
| Squash | World Junior Squash Championships | Individuals and Nations | 19 or younger | 1973 |
| Surfing | World Junior Surfing Championships | Individuals | | |
| Table tennis | ITTF World Youth Championships | Individuals and Nations | 19 or younger | 2003 |
| Taekwondo | World Taekwondo Junior Championships | Individuals | 15–17 | 1996 |
| Tennis | Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup | Nations | | 1985 |
| Tug of war | TWIF Outdoor World Championships | Nations | | 1976 |
| Volleyball | FIVB Volleyball Women's U23 World Championship | Nations | 23 or younger | 2013 |
| Volleyball | FIVB Volleyball Women's U20 World Championship | Nations | 20 or younger | 1977 |
| Volleyball | FIVB Volleyball Girls' U18 World Championship | Nations | 18 or younger | 1989 |
| Canoe polo | ICF Canoe Polo World Championships | Nations | 21 or younger | 2002 |
| Water skiing | IWWF World Junior Waterski Championships | Individuals | | |
| Windsurfing | RS:X World Championships | Individuals | | |
| Weightlifting | IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships | Individuals | | 1975 |
| Wrestling | Junior World Wrestling Championships | Individuals | | 1975 |
| Wrestling | UWW U23 World Wrestling Championships | Individuals | Under 23 | 2021 |
| Wushu | World Junior Wushu Championships | Individuals | | 2006 |
| Gym wheel | Wheel Gymnastics World Championships | Individuals | 18 or younger | 1995 |

## Open

| Sport | Competition name | Competing entities | Age groups | First held |
| Gliding | Junior World Gliding Championships | Individuals | 25 or younger | 1999 |
| Sailing | ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships | Nations | Under 19's | 1971 |
| Sailing | Classes World Championship | Held in the 420, Optimist, Topper, Laser 4.7 etc. | Various | |
| Rallying | Junior WRC | | | 2001 |

## Mixed

| Sport | Competition name | Competing entities | Age groups | First held |
| Archery | World Youth Archery Championships | Individuals and Nations | | 1991 |
| Badminton | BWF World Junior Championships | Nations | 19 or younger | 1992 |
| Basketball | FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup | | 18 or younger | 2011 |
| Figure skating | World Junior Figure Skating Championships | Two mixed team events (pairs and ice dancing) | 13–19 (women); 13–21 (men) | 1976 |
| Petanque | Pétanque World Championships | | | 1987 |
| Softball | WBSC U-12 Softball World Cup | Nations | 12 or younger | 2019 |
| Synchronized skating | ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships | | | 2013 |
| Tug of war | TWIF Outdoor World Championships | Nations | | 1976 |