Iran holds most Asian Cup statistical records : most games played (58 followed by South Korea,56), most games won (34, followed by South Korea, 27), most goals scored (112, followed by South Korea, 92), best goal difference (+70, followed by Japan, +35). Japan holds records of most Asian Cup titles (4),Iran shares records most Asian Cup final competition participation (12) with South Korea.South Korea holds records of most semi final appearance (9),while Saudi Arabia holds record of finals played (6 followed by South Korea 5, Japan 4 and Iran 3). Unlike other confederation tournaments, the Asian Cup has often been rescheduled to another time of year to better suit the climate of the host nation.