1
Belarus Minsk (formerly a reserve team for
Dinamo Minsk) replaced 1992 champions
Dinamo Minsk, whose almost entire squad at the same time traveled to play friendly matches in
South America as a part of
Belarus national football team. 2
Homenetmen Yerevan were one of two teams equally declared 1992 Armenian champions along with
Shirak. 3
Pakhtakor Tashkent were one of two teams equally declared 1992 Uzbekistan champions along with
Neftchi Fergana. 4
Regar Tursunzoda replaced champions
Pamir Dushanbe, who refused to participate. 5 Due to political situation in Crimea and Black Sea area,
Tavriya Simferopol (
1992 Ukrainian champions) were originally drawn into Group C. They were not allowed to compete by
Football Federation of Ukraine and were replaced by unofficial participants
Russia U19 national team. ==Group stage==