1972年南美自由盃是第 13 届南美自由盃，为南美洲最顶级的足球球会赛事，由南美洲足球协会主办。
第一圈.One team from each group qualified to the second group stage. 
第 3 组.The game was suspended at 2–2 because Atlético Mineiro was left with 6 players.
第二圈.Section::