| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Iran |
| Dates | 14–27 April |
| Teams | 14 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Iran (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Japan |
| Third place |  South Korea |
| Fourth place |  Saudi Arabia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 26 |
| Goals scored | 61 (2.35 per match) |
The 1973 AFC Youth Championship was held in Tehran, Iran.[1]