The 1972 Merdeka Tournament was held from 12 July to 29 July 1972 in Malaysia. Twelve teams from 11 nations participated.

Group stage Group A TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts5500183+15105401216+15852121214−255122810−24 Burma B5113815−735005524−190

Group B TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts5410112+99 Malaysia B540111568522187+16511369−33511347−335014212−101

Eleventh place

Ninth place

Seventh place

Fifth place

Knockout stage Semi-finals

Third place

Final

References Morrison, Neil; Jovanovic, Bojan. "Merdeka Tournament 1972 (Malaysia)". RSSSF.com