AFC
AFC Asian Cup
The AFC Asian Cup is the primary association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Asian Football Confederation. Japan lead with four titles.
18
EDITIONS
1956
FIRST
2023
LATEST
Japan
4× CHAMPION
All-Time Champions
Japan4
Iran3
Saudi Arabia3
South Korea2
Qatar2
Israel1
Kuwait1
Iraq1
Australia1Edition History
Edition Notes
2023
Qatar retained the Asian Cup title. Jordan in their first major final.
2019
Qatar's first Asian Cup title — a perfect build-up to hosting the World Cup in 2022.
2015
Australia's first Asian Cup title on home soil. James Troisi's extra-time winner.
2011
Japan's record fourth title, beating debutants Australia in extra time.
2007
Iraq's shock triumph — a historic moment for a nation torn by conflict.
2004
Japan's third title. China were beaten in front of their own fans.