[2] In October 2012, it was announced that the Peace Cup will no longer be held, following the death of Unification Church founder Sun Myung Moon.

[6] South Korea's Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma participates in every tournament as the club is sponsored by the Unification Church.

Previous winners are PSV, Tottenham Hotspur, Lyon, Aston Villa, and Hamburger SV, who were the final champions.

[7] The "Golden Ball" is awarded to the player on the basis of a vote taken among the media accredited to each Peace Cup tournament.

However, after being criticized that it was too religious, the organization changed its name to World Peace King Cup and started preparation for its first tournament.