1978 Merdeka Tournament
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Host countryMalaysia
Teams8 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Champions
South Korea (1st title)
South Korea (1st title)| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Malaysia |
| Teams | 8 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | South Korea (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Iraq |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 28 |
← 1977 1979 → | |
The 1978 Merdeka Tournament was held in Malaysia from 12 to 29 July. South Korea won the tournament for the fifth time, beating Iraq in the final.[1][2]
