| Pestabola Merdeka 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Malaysia |
| Dates | 4–8 September 2024 |
| Teams | 4 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Malaysia (13th title) |
| Runners-up |  Lebanon |
| Third place |  Tajikistan |
| Fourth place |  Philippines |
← 2023 2025 → | |
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.[1]
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.[2] Tajikistan however managed to salvage a podium finish by winning the third place match against the Philippines via a penalty shootout after regulation time.[3]
- ^ "Siaran Media: FAM Umum Pestabola Merdeka 2024 Akan Berlangsung September; 4 Pasukan Sahkan Penyertaan". Football Association of Malaysia (in Malay). 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Lubnan kejutkan Tajikistan, mara ke final Pestabola Merdeka". BH. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ Dioquino, Delfin (9 September 2024). "PH men's football team ends Merdeka Cup run optimistic about future". Rappler. Retrieved 10 September 2024.