1972 Palestine Cup of Nations
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Iraq |
| Dates | 1 – 14 January |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
 Egypt (1st title)
|
| Runners-up |  Iraq |
| Third place |  Algeria |
| Fourth place |  Syria |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 24 |
| Goals scored | 68 (2.83 per match) |
The 1st edition of the Palestine Cup was held in Baghdad, Iraq between 1 January and 14 January. The tournament apparently acted as replacement for the Arab Nations Cup (or was just another name for it), which was otherwise not held between 1966 and 1985. Nine nations took part in the competition of which Egypt won.
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