AFC Asian Cup
The Central Asian side has an excellent record at the continental showpiece and as they buildup for their Group C challenge in Qatar 2023, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures.
Amazing run
Iran have played the most matches in the history of the AFC Asian Cup with 68, one more than Korea Republic. Iran also hold the record for the most victories in the tournament (41 matches), surpassing Korea Republic's 36 wins.
Iran have played the most matches in the history of the AFC Asian Cup with 68, one more than Korea Republic. Iran also hold the record for the most victories in the tournament (41 matches), surpassing Korea Republic's 36 wins.
Goals galore
Iran top the list of the highest scoring teams in the history of the AFC Asian Cup (131 goals), and only two teams have scored more than 100 goals in the history of the tournament (Korea Republic with 106 goals). Iran also hold the record for the most clean sheets (38 games).
Iran top the list of the highest scoring teams in the history of the AFC Asian Cup (131 goals), and only two teams have scored more than 100 goals in the history of the tournament (Korea Republic with 106 goals). Iran also hold the record for the most clean sheets (38 games).
Impressive streak
Iran have the longest consecutive run of participation in the AFC Asian Cup, with Qatar 2023 their 15th appearance in the tournament since making their debut in 1968.
Iran have the longest consecutive run of participation in the AFC Asian Cup, with Qatar 2023 their 15th appearance in the tournament since making their debut in 1968.
Unbeaten record
Iran have not lost in their last 20 group stage matches at the AFC Asian Cup (W15 D5) since losing to Iraq in 1996.
Iran have not lost in their last 20 group stage matches at the AFC Asian Cup (W15 D5) since losing to Iraq in 1996.
Record hunters
Iran are looking to win the Qatar 2023 title to equal Japan's record for the most championships (4). However, Iran have not emerged champions since winning a third consecutive title in 1976.
Iran are looking to win the Qatar 2023 title to equal Japan's record for the most championships (4). However, Iran have not emerged champions since winning a third consecutive title in 1976.
Iran's Group C fixtures
v Palestine (January 14)
v Hong Kong, China (January 19)
v United Arab Emirates (January 23)
v Palestine (January 14)
v Hong Kong, China (January 19)
v United Arab Emirates (January 23)
