| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Iran |
| Dates | 15 April - 28 April |
| Teams | 13 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
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| Runners-up | |
| Third place | |
| Fourth place | |
The 1977 AFC Youth Championship was held between April 15 and April 28 in Iran. It was won by Iraq 4-3 over Iran in Aryamehr Stadium in Tehran in front of 100,000 spectators. Both teams qualified for 1977 FIFA World Youth Championship.
The following teams entered the tournament:
Iran 3 - 0
Afghanistan