1972 Merdeka Tournament
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Malaysia |
| Dates | 12 July – 29 July |
| Teams | 12 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | South Korea (4th title) |
| Runners-up | Malaysia |
| Third place | Japan |
| Fourth place | Malaysia B |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 38 |
| Goals scored | 142 (3.74 per match) |
← 1971 1973 → | |
The 1972 Merdeka Tournament was held from 12 July to 29 July 1972 in Malaysia. Twelve teams from 11 nations participated.