1973 Merdeka Tournament
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Federation of Malaya |
| Dates | 26 July – 12 August 1973 |
| Teams | 10 |
| Venue | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Malaysia (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Kuwait |
| Third place | Burma |
| Fourth place | South Korea |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 32 |
| Goals scored | 75 (2.34 per match) |
← 1972 1974 → | |
The 1973 Merdeka Tournament was the seventeenth edition of the annual football tournament hosted by Malaysia. It took place from 26 July to 12 August 1973 with ten participating nations.