The 2012 Men's U-19 World Lacrosse Championship (U–19) was held at in

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from July 12 to July 21. The event was sponsored by the International Lacrosse Federation. This international

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tournament is held every four years, and teams are composed of players that are under the age of nineteen. The

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won the seventh titles, after defeating Canada 10–8 in final.

Championship knock-outs

Final standings

References

{{World Lacrosse U-20 Championship Under-19 World Lacrosse Championships Under 19 Sport in Turku ILF Men's U-19 World Lacrosse Championship