1957 Merdeka Tournament
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Federation of Malaya |
| Dates | 31 August – 7 September |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
 Hong Kong (1st title)
|
| Runners-up |  Indonesia |
| Third place |  South Vietnam |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Goals scored | 28 (4.67 per match) |
The first edition of the Merdeka Tournament was held in August and September 1957 in Malaya (now Malaysia). It was won by Hong Kong. Singapore won a consolation tournament for teams that did not qualify for the final round.
1957 Merdeka Tournament Squads
A series of knockout ties was held to determine which teams would compete in the second round. The match between South Vietnam and Singapore required a replay as the score was level at the end of the first match.
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