| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Thailand |
| Dates | 14–30 April |
| Teams | 17 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Israel (6th title) |
| Runners-up |  South Korea |
| Third place |  Iran |
| Fourth place |  Thailand |
← 1971 1973 → | |
The 1972 AFC Youth Championship was held in Bangkok, Thailand.