2024 Merdeka Tournament
The 2024 Merdeka Tournament was the 43rd edition of the tournament organized by Football Association of Malaysia. 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
| Team | FIFA Ranking | Confederation |
| 117 | AFC | |
| 134 | AFC | |
| 147 | AFC | |
| 102 | AFC |