The 2024 Merdeka Tournament (Malay: Pestabola Merdeka 2024) was the 43rd edition of the tournament organized by Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). The tournament took place on September 4–8, 2024 featuring four participants.

The host nation, Malaysia emerged champion for the record 13th time after defeating Lebanon 1–0 in the final. Defending champions Tajikistan, were defeated by Lebanon in the semi-finals. Tajikistan however managed to salvage a podium finish by winning the third place match against the Philippines via a penalty shootout after regulation time.

Participating nations

TeamFIFA RankingConfederation
Lebanon117AFC
Malaysia (Host)134AFC
Philippines147AFC
Tajikistan102AFC

Venue

All matches will be played at the following venue.

Kuala Lumpur
Bukit Jalil National Stadium
Capacity: 87,411
Kuala Lumpur

Knockout stage

Semi-finalsFinal
4 September – Kuala Lumpur
Lebanon1
8 September – Kuala Lumpur
Tajikistan0
Lebanon0
4 September – Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia1
Malaysia2
Philippines1
Third place
8 September – Kuala Lumpur
Tajikistan (p)0 (4)
Philippines0 (3)

Semi-finals

Lebanon1–0Tajikistan
Ayoub 13'
Malaysia2–1Philippines
Syamer 43' Safawi 73' (pen.)J. Tabinas 27'

Third place

Tajikistan0–0Philippines
Penalties
Nazarov Umarbayev Sharipov Safarov Shukurov4–3J. Tabinas Gayoso P. Tabinas Monis Rontini

Final

Malaysia1–0Lebanon
Morales 33'

Winners

2024 Merdeka Tournament winner
Malaysia 13th title

Goalscorers

There were 5 goals scored in 4 matches, for an average of 1.25 goals per match.

1 goal

Notes