The match will mark the first time the Socceroos have played in Tehran since the 1997 FIFA World Cup Qualifier which ended 1-1 in front of more than 110,000 fans.

The Socceroos will then travel to Sydney to take on the United Arab Emirates in what is shaping as a pivotal international window.

The Socceroos among four teams within one point at the top of Group B at the halfway stage of qualifying.

The match in Iran will kick off at 4.30pm (11pm AEDT).