And as a symbol of the nation's support a four metre high giant ‘Come Play!' football was rolled down the centre of the Australian landmark by Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy, FFA CEO Ben Buckley along with a selection of players from the Qantas Socceroos and Westfield Matildas.

Players from Football United, a football program for refugees, and local club the Granville Rage Super Youth League U15s also took part in the festivities.

"Breakfast on the Bridge is a wonderful example of what Sydney and our nation has to offer - just look at this magnificent harbour landscape. It is picture perfect," Lowy said.

"It is an honour that this year Breakfast on the Bridge has a football theme.

"I am delighted to see so many football supporters here today to send a strong message around the world - we want to host the 2022 FIFA World CupTM.

"A FIFA World CupTM in Australia will be fun, relaxed, safe and secure. We want the world's greatest sporting event, the FIFA World CupTM, come to our shores. We invite the world to Come Play! in Australia," he said.

For further information about Australia's bid to host the FIFA World CupTM visit www.australiabid.com.au

And Paraguay manager Gerardo Martino backed Australia's 2022 World Cup bid, speaking glowingly about the nation following Saturday's friendly.

"It's very simple. You have already held a competition like the Olympics here which was very good and you have all the infrastructure, plus Australia is a first world country," Martino said.

"I was here a long time ago playing in the '81 Youth World Championships, and even then I was impressed.

"So I think you have a very good chance to win your World Cup bid."