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The Socceroos’ quest to qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup Qatar ™ will continue in Melbourne next month, with the Victorian capital confirmed today as the host city for the upcoming Asian qualifiers. AFC for Australia.
Australia face Vietnam at the Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne on Thursday, January 27, 2022, with a large crowd expected to converge on the Melbourne Park compound for the Greens and Gold’s first game in the city since September 2017.
Tickets for the game, which are backed by the Victorian Government’s $ 20 million Major Events Fund, will go on sale to football account holders through a presale window on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, along with tickets for the general public on sale from Thursday. , December 16, 2021. Ticket information is available on the official Socceroos website and via Ticketek.
Football Australia Managing Director James Johnson and Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold traveled to Victoria today for the official match announcement made alongside Tourism Minister, Sports and major events from Victoria, Martin Pakula.
Johnson said Football Australia is delighted that after more than four years the Socceroos are back in Melbourne to play in one of the best football specific stadiums in the country.
“We are delighted that the Socceroos, who have a long and proud association with the city of Melbourne and the state of Victoria, are returning to Melbourne at the end of next month,” said Johnson. “Melbourne’s Rectangular Stadium is one of Australia’s best football venues for players and fans. Our goal, therefore, will be to ensure that we host an event that Melburnians, Victorians and interstate visitors will remember for years to come. “
“The Victorian government has been very supportive in hosting this match in Melbourne, and we are delighted to play a pivotal role in helping them kick-start their 2022 calendar of events by playing a crucial qualifying match in the State.
“We also recognize Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC and the A-Leagues for working with us to move their UNITE Men’s A-League and Women’s A-League matchday from January 26th to January 25th. This cooperation will allow some of the biggest matches on the domestic football calendar to be played at the same venue as a big international match with only two sleeps between matches for the fans, ”he said.
Minister Pakula said the Victorian government was delighted to welcome the Socceroos to Victoria.
“The return of the Socceroos to Melbourne shows that big things are back in Victoria,” said Pakula. “Our 2022 calendar of events is looking strong and each additional event brings major benefits to our economy. “
Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold explained that the current Socceroos squad have a lot of connections to Victoria and encouraged the state’s passionate football community to rally around the team.
“Many of our current and recent squad members have a close connection to Victoria so I expect them to be delighted with today’s game announcement,” said Arnold. “People like Aziz Behich, Mathew Leckie, Ajdin Hrustic, Jackson Irvine, Denis Genreau, Jamie Maclaren, James Jeggo and Bailey Wright each emerged in Victorian grassroots football clubs, so the links between the Socceroos and community football are strong. “
Every match in the FIFA World Cup ™ qualifiers is crucial and we need the three points against Vietnam. Melbourne is home to one of Australia’s best fan cultures, so it would be great if fans could rock the stadium on January 27 and provide the players with energy and support.
The Socceroos match against Vietnam will be broadcast exclusively live and free in Australia on Network 10 and broadcast simultaneously on Paramount + and 10 Play.
Following Australia’s game against Vietnam, the Socceroos will travel to the Middle East to play their matchday eight match against Oman on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar ™ – AFC Asian Qualifiers – On the way to Qatar (final round)
Day 7: Australia-Vietnam
Date: Thursday, January 27, 2022
Location: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
Kick-off: To be confirmed soon – the match will take place in the evening
Tickets: please visit www.socceroos.com.au/tickets or www.ticketek.com.au for ticket information
Football Account presale: from 12 p.m. on Tuesday 14 December 2021 to 12 p.m. on Thursday 16 December 2021
General Public Ticket Office: Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 12 noon
Streaming: live and free in Australia on Network 10 and simulcast on Paramount + and 10 Play
