Football at the 1962 Asian Games was held at the Tebet football pitch, Ikada Stadium, and Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia from 25 August to 4 September 1962.
Draw
The original draw for football competition was held on 14 August 1962. ;Group A • • • ;Group B • • • ;Group C • • ;Group D • • • Burma withdrew after the draw, while Israel and Taiwan withdrew after Indonesian immigration officials refused to issue visas for their delegations. The revised draw took place on 24 August 1962. ;Group A • • • • ;Group B • • • • ==Squads==
Results
Preliminary roundGroup A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- • Malaya won a draw for second place against Indonesia on 30 August 1962, necessary as they were both equal on points and goal average. Group B ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Knockout roundSemifinals ---- Bronze medal matchGold medal match ==Final standing==